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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. What does Kenny recommend that Nathan needs to eat when he is ill in order to regain his strength?
(a) Rice and vegetables.
(b) Butter and rice.
(c) Wheat and barley.
(d) Milk and vegetables.

2. When Rukmani's mother is on her deathbed, who does her father send for?
(a) The village doctor.
(b) Rukmani's older sisters.
(c) The tribal chief.
(d) The temple priest.

3. What is the result of the strike for Arjun and Thambi?
(a) They receive higher wages.
(b) They are promoted.
(c) They receive longer breaks.
(d) They lose their jobs.

4. 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?
(a) She goes for long walks.
(b) She teaches the neighborhood children.
(c) She visits with Kunthi.
(d) She writes.

5. What is the name of Murugan's wife?
(a) Kali.
(b) Ammu.
(c) Kambi.
(d) Janaki.

Short Answer Questions

1. During the same visit with Kenny at his house, what news does Rukmani share with Kenny?

2. How many older sisters does Rukmani have?

3. How does Rukmani first earn money when she and Nathan are in the city?

4. What role do Rukmani's sons play in the tannery trouble?

5. When she finally earns enough money to return to Nathan's village, who accompanies Rukmani on her return?

(see the answer key)

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