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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who do Nathan and Rukmani meet at the Collector's house?
(a) The Collector himself.
(b) The tannery's overseer.
(c) Their son's wife.
(d) Kenny's former wife.

2. On their first night in the city, what happens while Rukmani and Nathan are eating their dinner?
(a) Nathan falls ill.
(b) Murugan finds them.
(c) They decide to return to their village.
(d) Their belongings are stolen.

3. When Rukmani and Puli return to the temple after their shopping extravaganza, what does Rukmani realize?
(a) Nathan is ill with a fever.
(b) They have more money saved than she thought.
(c) Puli is stealing from them.
(d) The temple is no longer safe.

4. When they leave the village, who are Rukmani and Nathan planning to live with?
(a) Thambi.
(b) Murugan.
(c) Kenny.
(d) Arjun.

5. What does Rukmani use for the first time at the doctor's house?
(a) A lamp.
(b) A telephone.
(c) An electric stove.
(d) A latrine.

Short Answer Questions

1. In order to pay their rent, what is Rukmani forced to sell?

2. While trying to raise money for the rent, how much money does Rukmani sell her clothing for?

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

4. After Rukmani turns in her stones and has been paid, she notices a group of people on the side of the road. Why have the people stopped?

5. As Rukmani's family is waiting for the next harvest, even the fish becomes depleted. What does Rukmani do to feed her family?

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