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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How many rupees do Nathan and Rukmani need for the journey back to their village?
(a) Ten.
(b) Fifteen.
(c) Twenty.
(d) Seven.

3. Shortly after Sacrabani's birth, something happens to Nathan for the first time. What is it?
(a) Nathan falls ill.
(b) Nathan quits farming.
(c) Nathan works at the tannery.
(d) Nathan leaves Rukmani.

4. According to Kenny's plan, how long should it take to build the hospital?
(a) One year.
(b) Three years.
(c) Twenty-seven months.
(d) Ten months.

5. In spite of the circumstances surrounding the birth of Ira's son, what ceremony does Nathan hold ten days after the child's birth?
(a) The Feast of Plenty ceremony.
(b) The naming ceremony.
(c) The baptismal ceremony.
(d) The circumcision ceremony.

6. Where is Nathan when he dies?
(a) On the side of the road.
(b) In his village.
(c) On an oxen cart.
(d) In the temple.

7. Which of Rukmani's children is most in danger of dying from starvation?
(a) Ira.
(b) Arjun.
(c) Kuti.
(d) Selvam.

8. As the drought continues, how much food is available for the family when Rukmani first measures it?
(a) 10 ollocks.
(b) 20 ollocks.
(c) 4 ollocks.
(d) 6 ollocks.

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

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

11. 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 does not work there anymore.
(c) Murugan is away with the doctor.
(d) Murugan has died.

12. During the same visit with Kenny at his house, what news does Rukmani share with Kenny?
(a) Her family is starving.
(b) Ira is pregnant.
(c) She is pregnant.
(d) Nathan has left her.

13. When Rukmani reaches Nathan's village, who comes running to meet Rukmani?
(a) Ira.
(b) Selvam.
(c) Sacrabani.
(d) Kunthi.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Kenny not help Rukmani when ask. him for food during the drought?

2. When Rukmani and Puli return to the temple after their shopping extravaganza, what does Rukmani realize?

3. What does Rukmani tell her family regarding Puli?

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

5. When the bullock drops Rukmani and Nathan off in the city, how far are they from Koil Road?

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