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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. When her parents restrict her freedom, what is Ira's reaction?
(a) She understands, but refuses to listen.
(b) She complains to her parents, but stays near the hut.
(c) She sneaks into the village when her parents are in the fields.
(d) She is confused, but doesn't complain.

4. Even though Rukmani has to sell her vegetables in the village, the family is still grateful. Why?
(a) They are held in high regard in the village.
(b) They are building a bigger house.
(c) They have enough to eat.
(d) They are getting wealthy off of the vegetable sales.

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

6. At the beginning of Chapter 4, what news does Arjun bring to the family?
(a) He is leaving the village.
(b) Hundreds of strange men have come into the village.
(c) His brother has been killed.
(d) He is getting married.

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

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

9. What is the village doctor's name?
(a) Biswas.
(b) Kennington.
(c) Indira.
(d) Archibold.

10. When the two women meet in the village late one night, what does Kunthi accuse Rukmani of?
(a) Flirting with Kunthi's husband.
(b) Stealing from the white men.
(c) Not being a proper wife.
(d) Having an affair with Kennington.

11. Rukmani and two other women take turns helping Kunthi. Why?
(a) Kunthi is lame and cannot walk.
(b) Kunthi refuses to care for her children.
(c) Kunthi is quite ill.
(d) Kunthi is near the end of her pregnancy and unable to do anything for herself.

12. Why does Rukmani stay until her friend's baby is delivered?
(a) Rukmani is asked to stay.
(b) Rukmani is preparing a celebratory feast.
(c) Rukmani is the woman's best friend.
(d) The midwife never shows up.

13. How many nights does the monsoon last?
(a) Twelve.
(b) Ten.
(c) Eight.
(d) Four.

14. What is the roof on Nathan's hut made from?
(a) Bamboo shoots.
(b) Rice leaves.
(c) Dried wheat shafts.
(d) Coconut fronds.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Rukmani address Nathan?

2. What do Nathan and Rukmani name their daughter?

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

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

5. How many older sisters does Rukmani have?

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