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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. What does Rukmani do when she finds the creature in her garden?
(a) She writes about it.
(b) She kills it.
(c) She touches it.
(d) She feeds it.

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

3. Which one of the villagers is scornful of Rukmani's writing skills?
(a) Kunthi.
(b) Janaki.
(c) Biswas.
(d) Kali.

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

5. How old is Ira when she is given in marriage?
(a) Twelve.
(b) Sixteen.
(c) Twenty.
(d) Fourteen.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the result of the strike for Arjun and Thambi?

2. When they reach the doctor's house where their son works, what are Rukmani and Nathan told by the servants?

3. How far have the construction workers traveled to reach the village?

4. When does Nathan accompany Rukmani into the village?

5. While the local shops struggle, one business flourishes. Which business is doing just fine?

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