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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. How is Ira earning the money she is using to buy food for her brother?
(a) By gambling in the tavern.
(b) By prostituting herself.
(c) By selling her writings.
(d) By teaching other villagers to read.

2. Why does Rukmani feel some relief when her son finally dies of starvation?
(a) She no longer has to care for the sick child.
(b) Nathan will no longer blame her for their son's condition.
(c) Ira can now sleep in her brother's bed, instead of on the floor.
(d) His struggle is now over and he is at peace.

3. Rukmani and two other women take turns helping Kunthi. Why?
(a) Kunthi refuses to care for her children.
(b) Kunthi is lame and cannot walk.
(c) Kunthi is near the end of her pregnancy and unable to do anything for herself.
(d) Kunthi is quite ill.

4. 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 teaches the neighborhood children.
(d) She writes.

5. When the tannery officials are visiting Rukmani, what do they accuse her sons of being?
(a) Lazy men.
(b) Troublemakers.
(c) Young kids.
(d) Good workers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rukmani see as a positive result of the foreigners returning to the village?

2. What do the Arjun and Thambi do with their wages each week?

3. What is Rukmani doing when she first meets the other women in Nathan's village?

4. What is the village doctor's name?

5. What does Ira wear on her wedding day?

(see the answer key)

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