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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. When Rukmani complains to the other women about the village's expansion and its resulting noise, Kunthi insults her. What does Kunthi call Rukmani?
(a) A scared little girl.
(b) A backward child.
(c) A village girl.
(d) An ignorant woman.

2. Which of Rukmani's children is most in danger of dying from starvation?
(a) Arjun.
(b) Kuti.
(c) Ira.
(d) Selvam.

3. What does Nathan do ten days after the birth of his son?
(a) Baptizes his son.
(b) Offers sacrifices to the fertility gods.
(c) Holds a celebratory feast.
(d) Has the child circumsized.

4. After the monsoon, what does the family gather when they drain the rice terraces?
(a) Fresh soil.
(b) Worms.
(c) Leaves for the roof repairs.
(d) Fish.

5. As the drought continues, how much food is available for the family when Rukmani first measures it?
(a) 6 ollocks.
(b) 4 ollocks.
(c) 20 ollocks.
(d) 10 ollocks.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rukmani set aside at the end of every month?

2. What is the roof on Nathan's hut made from?

3. How long does Ira's marriage last?

4. Why does Kenny not help Rukmani when ask. him for food during the drought?

5. Who helps Selvam obtain his new position?

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