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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. Who believes that most of the troubles at the tannery--and indeed in the world--are a result of the education learned through books?
(a) Rukmani.
(b) Kunthi.
(c) Selvam.
(d) Kali.

3. As the story opens, what is Rukmani dreaming of?
(a) Ira's upcoming wedding.
(b) Nathan being with her.
(c) Seeing her new grandchildren.
(d) Moving back to the city.

4. When Rukmani and Puli return to the temple after their shopping extravaganza, what does Rukmani realize?
(a) Nathan is ill with a fever.
(b) Puli is stealing from them.
(c) They have more money saved than she thought.
(d) The temple is no longer safe.

5. How old is their daughter before Nathan finally starts taking an interest in her?
(a) Three years.
(b) Ten months.
(c) Twelve weeks.
(d) Two weeks.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Rukmani reaches Nathan's village, who comes running to meet Rukmani?

2. Which of Rukmani's children is most in danger of dying from starvation?

3. Upon her return to Nathan's village, where will Rukmani live?

4. What do Rukmani and her mother do whenever Rukmani travels back to her childhood home?

5. Who do Rukmani and Nathan share their rice with at the temple?

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