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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During the drought, Rukmani takes the food she has available and then divides their food into serving portions. How many days' worth of food do they have?
(a) 4.
(b) 24.
(c) 36.
(d) 12.

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

3. Who does Rukmani actually find in the house?
(a) Kunthi.
(b) Kali.
(c) Ira.
(d) Janaki.

4. What does Ira name her son?
(a) Kali.
(b) Keti.
(c) Nathan.
(d) Sacrabani.

5. When Rukmani goes to the river to wash Ira's garment, what does she find in the garment's folds?
(a) A bundle of rice.
(b) A coconut frond.
(c) A rupee.
(d) A writing tablet.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the conversation with Biswas in the village, what does Rukmani buy for Kenny?

2. How do Nathan and Rukmani raise the rent money they must pay?

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

4. Who believes that most of the troubles at the tannery--and indeed in the world--are a result of the education learned through books?

5. Where do Rukmani and Nathan spend their first night in the city?

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