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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. Arjun and Thambi leave the village to work in Ceylon. Where are they working?
(a) In the village market.
(b) In the tea plantation.
(c) In the tannery's new building.
(d) In the masonry building.

2. Who does Rukmani trust to find a suitable husband for Ira?
(a) Old Granny.
(b) Kunthi.
(c) Kali.
(d) Kenny.

3. Nathan and Rukmani's guide tells them of a better way to earn money in the city. Where does he tell them to go?
(a) To the stone quarry.
(b) To the neighboring city.
(c) To the Collector's house.
(d) To the inn.

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

5. Whose hut is completely destroyed by the monsoon?
(a) Kali's hut.
(b) Kunthi's hut.
(c) Kenny's hut.
(d) Rukmani's hut.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of Rukmani's sons is killed at the beginning of Chapter 15?

3. How old is Ira when she is given in marriage?

4. How long is Rukmani away from the house while helping the woman in labor?

5. After the villagers watch the construction workers for a while, what does the overseer do?

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