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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. When the villagers learn that Rukmani can write, there are mixed reactions. Which one of the villagers marvels at Rukmani's writing skill?
(a) Biswas.
(b) Janaki.
(c) Kunthi.
(d) Kali.

4. How long does it take the construction workers to build the new establishment in Nathan's village?
(a) One year.
(b) Two months.
(c) Five weeks.
(d) Two weeks.

5. Who teaches Rukmani to read and write?
(a) Her husband.
(b) Her teacher.
(c) Her father.
(d) Her brother.

6. Why do the village women think Kunthi is quieter and more reserved than the rest of the women?
(a) Kunthi doesn't approve of the other women.
(b) Kunthi married beneath her.
(c) Kunthi misses her family.
(d) Kunthi is ashamed of her husband.

7. In Chapter 12, the workers do something unexpected. What is it?
(a) They strike.
(b) They work for free.
(c) They burn the tannery.
(d) They stage a sit-in.

8. How does Rukmani address Nathan?
(a) She calls him "Husband."
(b) She calls him "Master."
(c) She calls him "Nathan."
(d) She calls him "Sir."

9. Why do Rukmani's parents arrange her marriage to Nathan?
(a) Nathan lives in the same town.
(b) Nathan is a member of the ruling class.
(c) Nathan requires no dowry.
(d) Rukmani is in love with Nathan.

10. When Arjun and Thambi leave for Ceylon, what is Rukmani afraid of?
(a) That they will marry without her blessing.
(b) The perils they will face on their journey.
(c) The working conditions they will see.
(d) Never seeing her sons again.

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

12. While the local shops struggle, one business flourishes. Which business is doing just fine?
(a) The tavern.
(b) The tannery.
(c) The hospital.
(d) The inn.

13. What do the Arjun and Thambi do with their wages each week?
(a) The give their wages to Rukmani.
(b) They save their wages for Ira's dowry.
(c) They waste it gambling.
(d) They spend it in the local tavern.

14. Why do Janaki and her husband leave the village?
(a) Her husband's shop is forced to close.
(b) Her husband is opening a new shop in a neighboring village.
(c) They are going to care for Janaki's ill father.
(d) They are evicted by their landlord.

15. When the construction workers leave the village, some of the villagers are disappointed. Why?
(a) The men spent their money lavishly.
(b) The men told great stories about foreign lands.
(c) The villagers liked the excitement the men brought with them.
(d) The village is once again too quiet.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Kali warn Rukmani to not let her daughter start walking so early?

2. 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?

3. When the two women meet in the village late one night, what does Kunthi accuse Rukmani of?

4. Why does Rukmani stay until her friend's baby is delivered?

5. Right after the monsoons end, Rukmani and Nathan venture into town to purchase rice for the family. Why do they return empty handed?

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