View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Rukmani goes into the village to sell her vegetables, what does Biswas tell Rukmani?
(a) That her sons are returning from Ceylon.
(b) That Kenny has returned.
(c) That he owes her money.
(d) That she owes him money.

2. How does Rukmani first earn money when she and Nathan are in the city?
(a) Cleaning homes.
(b) Begging.
(c) Prostitution.
(d) Writing letters.

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

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

5. By saving four annas a day for their journey, how long do Rukmani and Nathan figure they will have to work before being able to make the journey back to their village?
(a) Two months.
(b) Two weeks.
(c) Ten days.
(d) Forty days.

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

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 neighboring city.
(d) To the stone quarry.

8. In celebration of almost having enough money to return to the village, what does Rukmani buy in the city for both Puli and for her grandson?
(a) New blocks.
(b) Fried potatoes.
(c) New shirts.
(d) Dum-dum carts.

9. While still living in the city, who do Rukmani and Nathan entrust their money to while they go to work each day?
(a) Janaki.
(b) The overseer.
(c) Puli.
(d) Ammu.

10. 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?
(a) Nathan has fallen.
(b) The road has given way.
(c) A cart is stuck in the mud.
(d) The rocks have slid into the road.

11. When Rukmani goes to the river to wash Ira's garment, what does she find in the garment's folds?
(a) A coconut frond.
(b) A writing tablet.
(c) A bundle of rice.
(d) A rupee.

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

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

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

15. Where do Rukmani and Nathan spend their first night in the city?
(a) In their son's house.
(b) In a hotel.
(c) In the temple.
(d) In the street.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of Rukmani's sons is killed at the beginning of Chapter 15?

2. At the beginning of Chapter 17, Nathan and Rukmani harvest their crop. What kind of harvest do they have?

3. What does Kenny recommend that Nathan needs to eat when he is ill in order to regain his strength?

4. When she finally earns enough money to return to Nathan's village, who accompanies Rukmani on her return?

5. While trying to raise money for the rent, how much money does Rukmani sell her clothing for?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 594 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample