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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. How does Nathan characterize Rukmani?
(a) Ignorant.
(b) Tired.
(c) Lazy.
(d) Clever.

2. What is Deepavali?
(a) The anniversary of the tannery's opening.
(b) The celebration of the village's settlement.
(c) The temple's most holy day.
(d) The Festival of Lights.

3. While trying to raise money for the rent, how much money does Rukmani sell her clothing for?
(a) 145 rupees.
(b) 30 rupees.
(c) 10 rupees.
(d) 75 rupees.

4. When they leave the village, who are Rukmani and Nathan planning to live with?
(a) Kenny.
(b) Arjun.
(c) Murugan.
(d) Thambi.

5. On their first night in the city, what happens while Rukmani and Nathan are eating their dinner?
(a) Nathan falls ill.
(b) They decide to return to their village.
(c) Murugan finds them.
(d) Their belongings are stolen.

Short Answer Questions

1. During their conversation in the village, Biswas tells Rukmani a rumor he heard from Kunthi. What is the rumor?

2. After the villagers watch the construction workers for a while, what does the overseer do?

3. At the beginning of Chapter 5, what does Kenny do for the first time?

4. How does Old Granny make her living?

5. When the doctor returns to the house, what do Rukmani and Nathan find surprising?

(see the answer key)

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