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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who comes to the farm to collect the rent?
(a) Sivaji.
(b) Janaki.
(c) Kunthi.
(d) Biswas.

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

3. How is Ira earning the money she is using to buy food for her brother?
(a) By prostituting herself.
(b) By teaching other villagers to read.
(c) By selling her writings.
(d) By gambling in the tavern.

4. Who do Rukmani and Nathan share their rice with at the temple?
(a) Sacrabani.
(b) Puli.
(c) Ammu.
(d) Kunthi.

5. Why does Kunthi come Rukmani's house during the drought?
(a) She is selling some of her clothing for food.
(b) She demands some of Rukmani's rice.
(c) She is afraid for her sons in Ceylon.
(d) She is lonely and needs an old friend.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. After their first night in the city, what do Rukmani and Nathan own?

3. Why does Rukmani feel some relief when her son finally dies of starvation?

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

5. Before identifying the intruder in her house, what does Rukmani do?

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