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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. When Rukmani begins taking better care of herself and leaving more of the farming work to Nathan, what does she do in her spare time?
(a) She goes for long walks.
(b) She visits with Kunthi.
(c) She writes.
(d) She teaches the neighborhood children.
2. As the waters rise from the monsoon rains, what does Nathan admit to his family?
(a) The hut will not survive until monsoon season ends.
(b) The new crops were not planted before the rains came.
(c) The large amounts of rain will ensure a great crop.
(d) There will not be enough to eat for the coming year.
3. Which of Rukmani's children is most in danger of dying from starvation?
(a) Kuti.
(b) Arjun.
(c) Ira.
(d) Selvam.
4. When Rukmani's mother is on her deathbed, who does her father send for?
(a) The village doctor.
(b) Rukmani's older sisters.
(c) The temple priest.
(d) The tribal chief.
5. In Chapter 12, Rukmani also learns that Selvam is leaving the village. What is his new job?
(a) He is a brick layer.
(b) He is a servant.
(c) He is a tannery official.
(d) He is a farmer.
Short Answer Questions
1. After her mother dies, the doctor asks Rukmani what is wrong. What does Rukmani reveal to the doctor?
2. How is Ira earning the money she is using to buy food for her brother?
3. What does Ira tell Sacrabani about his father?
4. Who is the moneylender?
5. How long does it take the construction workers to build the new establishment in Nathan's village?
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