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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapters 24 and 25.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After the villagers watch the construction workers for a while, what does the overseer do?
(a) Tells the villagers to go home.
(b) Thanks the villagers for being so welcoming.
(c) Invites them to work.
(d) Requests food and drink for his men.

2. When Rukmani learns that her son has been killed, what does she also learn he has been accused of?
(a) Stealing a bullock.
(b) Stealing wages.
(c) Stealing rice.
(d) Stealing a calf skin.

3. Ira's husband wants to divorce Ira. Why?
(a) Ira is too learned.
(b) Ira is too strong-willed.
(c) Ira is barren.
(d) Ira is not a good enough housekeeper.

4. As the story opens, what is Rukmani dreaming of?
(a) Moving back to the city.
(b) Ira's upcoming wedding.
(c) Nathan being with her.
(d) Seeing her new grandchildren.

5. Which of Rukmani's sons marries of his own accord?
(a) Arjun.
(b) Kuti.
(c) Thambi.
(d) Murugan.

Short Answer Questions

1. Before identifying the intruder in her house, what does Rukmani do?

2. Chapter 13 opens by describing an unwelcome event at the farm. What is happening?

3. What role do Rukmani's sons play in the tannery trouble?

4. When Rukmani's mother is on her deathbed, who does her father send for?

5. When Rukmani becomes sick as she leaves her parents' home, what is her new husband's reaction?

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