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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. In Chapter 12, Rukmani also learns that Selvam is leaving the village. What is his new job?
(a) He is a tannery official.
(b) He is a servant.
(c) He is a farmer.
(d) He is a brick layer.

2. Chapter 13 opens by describing an unwelcome event at the farm. What is happening?
(a) The neighbors are stealing.
(b) The children are rebelling.
(c) The workers are striking.
(d) The rains are not coming.

3. How far have the construction workers traveled to reach the village?
(a) Seventy kilometers.
(b) Two weeks.
(c) One hundred miles.
(d) Three days.

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

5. Right after the monsoons end, Rukmani and Nathan venture into town to purchase rice for the family. Why do they return empty handed?
(a) The stores and shops are all closed.
(b) There is no rice in the land.
(c) They don't bring enough money with them.
(d) The store owners refuse to sell to them.

Short Answer Questions

1. In spite of the circumstances surrounding the birth of Ira's son, what ceremony does Nathan hold ten days after the child's birth?

2. When does Nathan accompany Rukmani into the village?

3. How long does it actually take to complete the hospital?

4. How old is their daughter before Nathan finally starts taking an interest in her?

5. Which of the women wishes that the new company's workers will simply go away for good?

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