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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. How long is Rukmani away from the house while helping the woman in labor?
(a) Fifteen hours.
(b) One day.
(c) Two days.
(d) Four hours.

6. What does Rukmani see as a positive result of the foreigners returning to the village?
(a) Ira will have many options when choosing a husband.
(b) She can build Ira's dowry much quicker.
(c) The increased traffic in the village will lead to road improvements.
(d) The new business will create jobs to combat the high unemployment rate.

7. Where is Rukmani when she meets the other women?
(a) In the fields.
(b) At the brook.
(c) In her home.
(d) In the village.

8. Who helps Selvam obtain his new position?
(a) Biswas.
(b) Kenny.
(c) Arjun.
(d) Kunthi.

9. How old is their daughter before Nathan finally starts taking an interest in her?
(a) Ten months.
(b) Two weeks.
(c) Twelve weeks.
(d) Three years.

10. Right after the monsoons end, Rukmani and Nathan venture into town to purchase rice for the family. Why do they return empty handed?
(a) The store owners refuse to sell to them.
(b) There is no rice in the land.
(c) They don't bring enough money with them.
(d) The stores and shops are all closed.

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

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

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

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

15. What do Nathan and Rukmani name their daughter?
(a) Nathina.
(b) Rukki.
(c) Irawaddy.
(d) Selvam.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who teaches Rukmani to read and write?

2. At the beginning of Chapter 11, why does Nathan leave the village?

3. Who are among the first to work in the tannery?

4. How long does it take the construction workers to build the new establishment in Nathan's village?

5. Whose child does Rukmani help birth?

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