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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapters 18, 19 and 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Arjun and Thambi leave the village to work in Ceylon. Where are they working?
(a) In the tea plantation.
(b) In the masonry building.
(c) In the tannery's new building.
(d) In the village market.

2. Who does Rukmani try to sell her clothing to in order to raise enough money for rent?
(a) Kali.
(b) Kunthi.
(c) Sivaji.
(d) Biswas.

3. Chapter 18 opens with Rukmani going into town to sell some of her vegetables. Who does she now refuse to sell to?
(a) Biswas.
(b) Old Granny.
(c) Janaki.
(d) Kunthi.

4. Which of the women is thrilled that the village has gone from being a simple group of mud huts to a small town?
(a) Janaki.
(b) Ira.
(c) Kunthi.
(d) Kali.

5. Why does Rukmani take Ira to see Kenny?
(a) For fertility treatments.
(b) For a high fever.
(c) For allergic reactions.
(d) For depression.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of Rukmani's sons always has a book or two nearby and has learned to read and write to a far greater level that what his mother taught him?

2. At the beginning of Chapter 4, what news does Arjun bring to the family?

3. How does Nathan characterize Rukmani?

4. What is the village doctor's name?

5. Which one of the villagers is scornful of Rukmani's writing skills?

(see the answer key)

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