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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In order to pay their rent, what is Rukmani forced to sell?
(a) Her red sari.
(b) Her new dress.
(c) Her mother's ring.
(d) Ira's new dowry.

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

3. When the tannery officials are visiting Rukmani, what do they accuse her sons of being?
(a) Lazy men.
(b) Good workers.
(c) Troublemakers.
(d) Young kids.

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

5. Why has Kenny returned to the village?
(a) To build a house for himself.
(b) To care for the tannery employees.
(c) To build a hospital.
(d) To marry Rukmani.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many rupees do Nathan and Rukmani need for the journey back to their village?

2. At the beginning of Chapter 17, Nathan and Rukmani harvest their crop. What kind of harvest do they have?

3. One night, Rukmani awakens to hear footsteps in her house. Who does Rukmani fear is in her house?

4. How long does it actually take to complete the hospital?

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

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