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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Rukmani tell her family regarding Nathan's death?
(a) She could not save him.
(b) He died cold and wet.
(c) He was alone when he died.
(d) His death was a gentle passing.

2. Why does Rukmani feel some relief when her son finally dies of starvation?
(a) Nathan will no longer blame her for their son's condition.
(b) Ira can now sleep in her brother's bed, instead of on the floor.
(c) She no longer has to care for the sick child.
(d) His struggle is now over and he is at peace.

3. What does Old Granny die from?
(a) Starvation.
(b) A beating .
(c) A fall.
(d) Infection.

4. On a good day working at their job in the city, how much money can Nathan and Rukmani earn in a single day?
(a) Four annas.
(b) One rupee.
(c) Seven annas.
(d) Two rupees.

5. While trying to raise money for the rent, how much money does Rukmani sell her clothing for?
(a) 10 rupees.
(b) 145 rupees.
(c) 75 rupees.
(d) 30 rupees.

6. How many annas do Nathan and Rukmani earn from the overseer where they are working in the city?
(a) Two.
(b) Twelve.
(c) Eight.
(d) Five.

7. Nathan and Rukmani's guide tells them of a better way to earn money in the city. Where does he tell them to go?
(a) To the inn.
(b) To the Collector's house.
(c) To the stone quarry.
(d) To the neighboring city.

8. Where is Old Granny's body found?
(a) In her home.
(b) In the temple.
(c) In the rice paddy.
(d) In the street.

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

10. When the tannery officials are visiting Rukmani, what do they accuse her sons of being?
(a) Good workers.
(b) Young kids.
(c) Lazy men.
(d) Troublemakers.

11. Who comes to the farm to collect the rent?
(a) Kunthi.
(b) Sivaji.
(c) Biswas.
(d) Janaki.

12. When the bullock drops Rukmani and Nathan off in the city, how far are they from Koil Road?
(a) Three miles.
(b) Ten miles.
(c) One mile.
(d) Fifteen miles.

13. In Chapter 23, Sivaji returns to the farm. What news does he bring to Nathan and Rukmani?
(a) The landowner is coming to the village himself.
(b) The rent is being increased.
(c) The land is being sold.
(d) The new crop will be wheat, not rice.

14. Who, besides his mother, accepts Sacrabani unconditionally?
(a) Nathan.
(b) Ira.
(c) Rukmani.
(d) Selvam.

15. Who does Rukmani actually find in the house?
(a) Kunthi.
(b) Kali.
(c) Ira.
(d) Janaki.

Short Answer Questions

1. After their first night in the city, what do Rukmani and Nathan own?

2. After Rukmani turns in her stones and has been paid, she notices a group of people on the side of the road. Why have the people stopped?

3. Where do Rukmani and Nathan spend their first night in the city?

4. Which one of Nathan's sons has no skill for farming?

5. What does Ira name her son?

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