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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of Rukmani's children is the most stubborn?
(a) Selvam.
(b) Arjun.
(c) Ira.
(d) Thambi.

2. After the monsoon, rice is scarce. Who are Rukmani and Nathan forced to buy rice from?
(a) Janaki.
(b) Biswas.
(c) Kunthi.
(d) Hanuman.

3. Nathan hangs a garland of mango leaves across the doorway to welcome Rukmani to her new house. What do the mango leaves symbolize?
(a) Long life and happiness.
(b) Wealth and long life.
(c) Good fortune and many children.
(d) Happiness and good fortune.

4. Why does Kali warn Rukmani to not let her daughter start walking so early?
(a) Her arms won't properly develop.
(b) She will get into far too much trouble.
(c) Her balance won't properly develop.
(d) Her legs will bend in.

5. How many older sisters does Rukmani have?
(a) Three.
(b) Two.
(c) Four.
(d) One.

6. How long does Ira's marriage last?
(a) Three years.
(b) Five years.
(c) Ten years.
(d) Two years.

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

8. After learning that Nathan killed a cobra, Kali disagrees with his action. Why?
(a) Kali belives that killed cobras are reincarnated as evil people.
(b) Cobras are good luck.
(c) Cobras are territorial and now many more will come to the garden.
(d) Kali believes that cobras are sacred.

9. In Chapter 12, Rukmani also learns that Selvam is leaving the village. What is his new job?
(a) He is a farmer.
(b) He is a tannery official.
(c) He is a servant.
(d) He is a brick layer.

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

11. How much money is in Ira's dowry?
(a) Fifty rupees.
(b) Three hundred rupees.
(c) One hundred rupees.
(d) One thousand rupees.

12. Who is the moneylender?
(a) Kali.
(b) Janaki.
(c) Biswas.
(d) Hanuman.

13. In Chapter 4, what is being built in the village?
(a) An inn.
(b) A tannery.
(c) A graveyard.
(d) A temple.

14. Why does Nathan accept the decision of his sons to leave for Ceylon?
(a) They are paying Nathan to let them go.
(b) They have been nothing but trouble since starting work at the tannery.
(c) They are men now and have made their decision.
(d) Nathan cannot afford to keep feeding his sons.

15. Why does Kenny not remain in the village for long periods of time?
(a) He works for the government.
(b) His family needs him.
(c) He cannot stand the poverty.
(d) The other villages require his services as well.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose child does Rukmani help birth?

2. What is the village doctor's name?

3. What is the result of the strike for Arjun and Thambi?

4. What do Nathan's sons do on their one day off from the tannery each week?

5. When does Nathan accompany Rukmani into the village?

(see the answer keys)

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