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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapters 28, 29 and 30.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In celebration of almost having enough money to return to the village, what does Rukmani buy in the city for both Puli and for her grandson?
(a) Dum-dum carts.
(b) New shirts.
(c) New blocks.
(d) Fried potatoes.

2. How does Rukmani first earn money when she and Nathan are in the city?
(a) Writing letters.
(b) Prostitution.
(c) Begging.
(d) Cleaning homes.

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

4. What does Rukmani see as a positive result of the foreigners returning to the village?
(a) The increased traffic in the village will lead to road improvements.
(b) She can build Ira's dowry much quicker.
(c) Ira will have many options when choosing a husband.
(d) The new business will create jobs to combat the high unemployment rate.

5. Why does Nathan accept the decision of his sons to leave for Ceylon?
(a) Nathan cannot afford to keep feeding his sons.
(b) They have been nothing but trouble since starting work at the tannery.
(c) They are men now and have made their decision.
(d) They are paying Nathan to let them go.

Short Answer Questions

1. As the story opens, what is Rukmani dreaming of?

2. After the conversation with Biswas in the village, what does Rukmani buy for Kenny?

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

4. What does Nathan do ten days after the birth of his son?

5. Why does Rukmani go into the village once or twice a week?

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