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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. Where do Rukmani and Nathan go after leaving the doctor's house?
(a) To their village.
(b) To the Collector's house.
(c) To the temple.
(d) To the market.

2. When the tannery officials are visiting Rukmani, what do they accuse her sons of being?
(a) Lazy men.
(b) Young kids.
(c) Troublemakers.
(d) Good workers.

3. 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) Thambi.
(b) Selvam.
(c) Arjun.
(d) Irawaddy.

4. When the construction workers leave the village, some of the villagers are disappointed. Why?
(a) The village is once again too quiet.
(b) The villagers liked the excitement the men brought with them.
(c) The men spent their money lavishly.
(d) The men told great stories about foreign lands.

5. What is the village doctor's name?
(a) Indira.
(b) Archibold.
(c) Biswas.
(d) Kennington.

Short Answer Questions

1. One night, Rukmani awakens to hear footsteps in her house. Who does Rukmani fear is in her house?

2. What is the name of Murugan's wife?

3. Which of Rukmani's sons marries of his own accord?

4. 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?

5. When Rukmani begins taking better care of herself and leaving more of the farming work to Nathan, what does she do in her spare time?

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