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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During their conversation in the village, Biswas tells Rukmani a rumor he heard from Kunthi. What is the rumor?
(a) That Nathan is the father of Kunthi's two sons.
(b) That Kenny and Rukmani have a secret relationship.
(c) That Nathan is having an affair with Kali.
(d) That Ira is working as a prostitute.

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

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

4. What affliction is Ira's son born with?
(a) He is an albino.
(b) He is underweight.
(c) He has a cleft palate.
(d) He has one arm.

5. Which of Rukmani's sons actually dies from starvation?
(a) Kuti.
(b) Arjun.
(c) Selvam.
(d) Thambi.

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

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

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

9. Where do Rukmani and Nathan go after leaving the doctor's house?
(a) To the market.
(b) To their village.
(c) To the Collector's house.
(d) To the temple.

10. Why does Kunthi come Rukmani's house during the drought?
(a) She demands some of Rukmani's rice.
(b) She is afraid for her sons in Ceylon.
(c) She is lonely and needs an old friend.
(d) She is selling some of her clothing for food.

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

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

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

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

15. 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) Two rupees.
(d) Seven annas.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Rukmani try to sell her clothing to in order to raise enough money for rent?

2. In Chapter 23, Sivaji returns to the farm. What news does he bring to Nathan and Rukmani?

3. When Rukmani reaches Nathan's village, who comes running to meet Rukmani?

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

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

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