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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Upon her return to Nathan's village, where will Rukmani live?
(a) She will live with Selvam and Ira.
(b) She will live by herself.
(c) She will live with Kunthi.
(d) She will live on their old land.

2. Why has Kenny returned to the village?
(a) To care for the tannery employees.
(b) To build a hospital.
(c) To marry Rukmani.
(d) To build a house for himself.

3. During the drought, Rukmani takes the food she has available and then divides their food into serving portions. How many days' worth of food do they have?
(a) 4.
(b) 36.
(c) 12.
(d) 24.

4. In order to pay their rent, what is Rukmani forced to sell?
(a) Her red sari.
(b) Her new dress.
(c) Her mother's ring.
(d) Ira's new dowry.

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

6. When Rukmani learns that her son has been killed, what does she also learn he has been accused of?
(a) Stealing wages.
(b) Stealing a bullock.
(c) Stealing a calf skin.
(d) Stealing rice.

7. When they reach the doctor's house where their son works, what are Rukmani and Nathan told by the servants?
(a) Murugan is ill.
(b) Murugan is away with the doctor.
(c) Murugan does not work there anymore.
(d) Murugan has died.

8. What does Rukmani use for the first time at the doctor's house?
(a) A lamp.
(b) A latrine.
(c) A telephone.
(d) An electric stove.

9. Which of Rukmani's sons is killed at the beginning of Chapter 15?
(a) Kuti.
(b) Raja.
(c) Thambi.
(d) Arjun.

10. When Rukmani and Nathan have almost earned enough money to return home, what does Rukmani buy from the vendor in celebration?
(a) Sugar whirls.
(b) Plantains.
(c) Fried pancakes.
(d) Extra rice.

11. What is the name of Murugan's wife?
(a) Janaki.
(b) Kali.
(c) Kambi.
(d) Ammu.

12. When Rukmani and Puli return to the temple after their shopping extravaganza, what does Rukmani realize?
(a) They have more money saved than she thought.
(b) Puli is stealing from them.
(c) Nathan is ill with a fever.
(d) The temple is no longer safe.

13. Who is Brila?
(a) The doctor their son works for.
(b) The boy who leads them to the couple.
(c) The priest at the temple.
(d) The social worker who gives them shelter.

14. How do Nathan and Rukmani raise the rent money they must pay?
(a) They sell some of their belongings.
(b) They sell the rest of the rice they were holding in reserves.
(c) They go to work at the tannery.
(d) They teach other villagers to read and write.

15. Chapter 18 opens with Rukmani going into town to sell some of her vegetables. Who does she now refuse to sell to?
(a) Old Granny.
(b) Janaki.
(c) Kunthi.
(d) Biswas.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many rupees do Nathan and Rukmani need for the journey back to their village?

3. On a good day working at their job in the city, how much money can Nathan and Rukmani earn in a single day?

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

5. Who do Nathan and Rukmani meet at the Collector's house?

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