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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Nathan's sons do on their one day off from the tannery each week?
(a) They travel to the nearby village to see their friends.
(b) They help their mother with household chores.
(c) They work with Nathan in the fields.
(d) They spend their time in the local tavern.

2. Rukmani is keeping a secret from her husband. What is her secret?
(a) She is seeing Kenny romantically.
(b) She is working in the village to earn extra money.
(c) She lost a child before their son was born.
(d) She is seeing Kenny for fertility treatments.

3. How long is Rukmani away from the house while helping the woman in labor?
(a) Two days.
(b) Four hours.
(c) One day.
(d) Fifteen hours.

4. What fruit does Rukmani first grow that earns Nathan's praise?
(a) A pumpkin.
(b) An orange.
(c) A kiwi.
(d) A mango.

5. At the beginning of Chapter 4, what news does Arjun bring to the family?
(a) Hundreds of strange men have come into the village.
(b) His brother has been killed.
(c) He is leaving the village.
(d) He is getting married.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Old Granny make her living?

2. Which of Rukmani's children is the most stubborn?

3. How does Rukmani address Nathan?

4. When the construction workers leave the village, some of the villagers are disappointed. Why?

5. Why do the village women think Kunthi is quieter and more reserved than the rest of the women?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Rukmani learn from the three women she met at the river about her new home?

2. In Chapter 14, why does Rukmani give Kunthi what she has demanded?

3. Why does Old Granny die alone?

4. When does Rukmani realize that Nathan is sick?

5. Where do Rukmani and Nathan find shelter the first night in the city? Why are they directed there?

6. Why does Kenny think Selvam would be a good assistant?

7. At the beginning of Chapter 28, Rukmani is very excited. Why?

8. What does the land contract state will happen if Nathan cannot pay the rent?

9. What is a negative consequence of the construction workers suddenly appearing in the village?

10. Is the strike successful? Why or why not?

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