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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After the conversation with Biswas in the village, what does Rukmani buy for Kenny?
(a) A new shirt.
(b) A garland.
(c) A new hat.
(d) A bundle of rice.

2. In spite of the circumstances surrounding the birth of Ira's son, what ceremony does Nathan hold ten days after the child's birth?
(a) The circumcision ceremony.
(b) The baptismal ceremony.
(c) The Feast of Plenty ceremony.
(d) The naming ceremony.

3. As the drought continues, how much food is available for the family when Rukmani first measures it?
(a) 4 ollocks.
(b) 20 ollocks.
(c) 10 ollocks.
(d) 6 ollocks.

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

5. While trying to raise money for the rent, how much money does Rukmani sell her clothing for?
(a) 30 rupees.
(b) 10 rupees.
(c) 75 rupees.
(d) 145 rupees.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Kunthi come Rukmani's house during the drought?

2. Where is Old Granny's body found?

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

4. What does Rukmani talk Nathan out of selling?

5. Which of Rukmani's sons is killed at the beginning of Chapter 15?

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