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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. By saving four annas a day for their journey, how long do Rukmani and Nathan figure they will have to work before being able to make the journey back to their village?
(a) Two weeks.
(b) Two months.
(c) Forty days.
(d) Ten days.

2. When the bullock drops Rukmani and Nathan off in the city, how far are they from Koil Road?
(a) Three miles.
(b) Ten miles.
(c) Fifteen miles.
(d) One mile.

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

4. When she finally earns enough money to return to Nathan's village, who accompanies Rukmani on her return?
(a) Biswas.
(b) Puli.
(c) The temple priest.
(d) Ammu.

5. What does Rukmani tell her family regarding Nathan's death?
(a) He was alone when he died.
(b) He died cold and wet.
(c) His death was a gentle passing.
(d) She could not save him.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Rukmani goes to the river to wash Ira's garment, what does she find in the garment's folds?

2. How does Rukmani first earn money when she and Nathan are in the city?

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

4. What does Rukmani talk Nathan out of selling?

5. Where do Rukmani and Nathan go after leaving the doctor's house?

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