View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During their conversation in the village, Biswas tells Rukmani a rumor he heard from Kunthi. What is the rumor?
(a) That Kenny and Rukmani have a secret relationship.
(b) That Ira is working as a prostitute.
(c) That Nathan is the father of Kunthi's two sons.
(d) That Nathan is having an affair with Kali.

2. While still living in the city, who do Rukmani and Nathan entrust their money to while they go to work each day?
(a) The overseer.
(b) Janaki.
(c) Puli.
(d) Ammu.

3. As Rukmani's family is waiting for the next harvest, even the fish becomes depleted. What does Rukmani do to feed her family?
(a) She works for Kenny.
(b) She turns to prostitution.
(c) She picks and cooks twigs and berries.
(d) She draws upon her secret hoard.

4. After the villagers watch the construction workers for a while, what does the overseer do?
(a) Thanks the villagers for being so welcoming.
(b) Tells the villagers to go home.
(c) Requests food and drink for his men.
(d) Invites them to work.

5. How long is Rukmani in the Nathan's village before finally meeting some of the other women?
(a) Three weeks.
(b) Three days.
(c) Fifteen days.
(d) One week.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are some people surprised when they look at Nathan and Rukmani's daughter?

2. How does Nathan characterize Rukmani?

3. When her parents restrict her freedom, what is Ira's reaction?

4. While the local shops struggle, one business flourishes. Which business is doing just fine?

5. After her mother dies, the doctor asks Rukmani what is wrong. What does Rukmani reveal to the doctor?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 327 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample