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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. When Rukmani complains to the other women about the village's expansion and its resulting noise, Kunthi insults her. What does Kunthi call Rukmani?
(a) A scared little girl.
(b) A village girl.
(c) A backward child.
(d) An ignorant woman.

2. Which of Rukmani's children is the most stubborn?
(a) Ira.
(b) Selvam.
(c) Thambi.
(d) Arjun.

3. In Chapter 12, the workers do something unexpected. What is it?
(a) They stage a sit-in.
(b) They strike.
(c) They work for free.
(d) They burn the tannery.

4. Why does Kali warn Rukmani to not let her daughter start walking so early?
(a) Her legs will bend in.
(b) She will get into far too much trouble.
(c) Her arms won't properly develop.
(d) Her balance won't properly develop.

5. How does Rukmani address Nathan?
(a) She calls him "Master."
(b) She calls him "Husband."
(c) She calls him "Nathan."
(d) She calls him "Sir."

Short Answer Questions

1. When the two women meet in the village late one night, what does Kunthi accuse Rukmani of?

2. How far have the construction workers traveled to reach the village?

3. How does Old Granny make her living?

4. Even though Rukmani has to sell her vegetables in the village, the family is still grateful. Why?

5. Why are some people surprised when they look at Nathan and Rukmani's daughter?

Short Essay Questions

1. Kuti's condition is improving although there still is no food. Rukmani attributes his improvement to her prayers. What is actually causing his improvement?

2. After marrying Nathan and moving to his village, how does Rukmani react when she first sees her new home?

3. What deal is struck between the landlord's assistant and Nathan?

4. What is a positive consequence of the construction workers suddenly appearing in the village?

5. After her son's death, why do two tannery officials visit Rukmani?

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

7. When the landlord's assistant comes to collect the rent, he feels bad for Rukmani and Nathan. Why?

8. Who are the three women that Rukmani first meets at the river shortly after arriving in Nathan's village?

9. At the beginning of Chapter 2, Nathan becomes angry with Rukmani for the first time ever. Why?

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

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