View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Old Granny's body found?
(a) In the street.
(b) In the temple.
(c) In the rice paddy.
(d) In her home.

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

3. Who, besides his mother, accepts Sacrabani unconditionally?
(a) Nathan.
(b) Ira.
(c) Rukmani.
(d) Selvam.

4. Which of Rukmani's sons actually dies from starvation?
(a) Thambi.
(b) Selvam.
(c) Arjun.
(d) Kuti.

5. Chapter 13 opens by describing an unwelcome event at the farm. What is happening?
(a) The children are rebelling.
(b) The neighbors are stealing.
(c) The workers are striking.
(d) The rains are not coming.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of Rukmani's sons marries of his own accord?

3. When Rukmani and Puli return to the temple after their shopping extravaganza, what does Rukmani realize?

4. While still living in the city, who do Rukmani and Nathan entrust their money to while they go to work each day?

5. 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?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 257 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample