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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Nathan falls ill while he and Rukmani are in the city. What is his illness?
(a) Rheumatism.
(b) Allergies.
(c) Typhoid.
(d) Infection.

3. How many rupees do Nathan and Rukmani need for the journey back to their village?
(a) Ten.
(b) Twenty.
(c) Seven.
(d) Fifteen.

4. During the drought, Rukmani takes the food she has available and then divides their food into serving portions. How many days' worth of food do they have?
(a) 4.
(b) 24.
(c) 36.
(d) 12.

5. Before identifying the intruder in her house, what does Rukmani do?
(a) Wakes Nathan up.
(b) Shoots the intruder.
(c) Slips out of the house until the intruder leaves.
(d) Fights with the intruder.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the doctor returns to the house, what do Rukmani and Nathan find surprising?

2. What does Rukmani tell her family regarding Puli?

3. 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?

4. Why has Kenny returned to the village?

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

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