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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 circumcision ceremony.
(b) The baptismal ceremony.
(c) The naming ceremony.
(d) The Feast of Plenty ceremony.

2. Who does Rukmani try to sell her clothing to in order to raise enough money for rent?
(a) Biswas.
(b) Sivaji.
(c) Kunthi.
(d) Kali.

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

4. What does Ira tell Sacrabani about his father?
(a) That he is married to another woman.
(b) That he doesn't want them.
(c) That he is dead.
(d) That he is away and will come to them when he can.

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

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

7. When she finally earns enough money to return to Nathan's village, who accompanies Rukmani on her return?
(a) Puli.
(b) Ammu.
(c) Biswas.
(d) The temple priest.

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

9. 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) Kunthi.
(c) Biswas.
(d) Janaki.

10. 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.

11. 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.

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

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

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

15. When Rukmani goes to Kenny's house to visit with him in Chapter 18, what news does Rukmani learn?
(a) His wife has left him.
(b) He will be staying in the village for good.
(c) He is a grandfather.
(d) He will no longer be practicing medicine.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who comes to the farm to collect the rent?

3. What affliction is Ira's son born with?

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

5. Which of Rukmani's sons marries of his own accord?

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