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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. 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?
(a) Selvam.
(b) Thambi.
(c) Arjun.
(d) Irawaddy.

2. Even though Rukmani has to sell her vegetables in the village, the family is still grateful. Why?
(a) They have enough to eat.
(b) They are building a bigger house.
(c) They are held in high regard in the village.
(d) They are getting wealthy off of the vegetable sales.

3. What is Rukmani doing when she first meets the other women in Nathan's village?
(a) Reading.
(b) Laundry.
(c) Working in the fields.
(d) Carrying water.

4. What is the roof on Nathan's hut made from?
(a) Bamboo shoots.
(b) Dried wheat shafts.
(c) Rice leaves.
(d) Coconut fronds.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rukmani talk Nathan out of selling?

2. What does Ira wear on her wedding day?

3. Who comes to the farm to collect the rent?

4. What is the village doctor's name?

5. What do Nathan's sons do on their one day off from the tannery each week?

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