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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Nathan and Rukmani's guide tells them of a better way to earn money in the city. Where does he tell them to go?
(a) To the stone quarry.
(b) To the neighboring city.
(c) To the Collector's house.
(d) To the inn.

2. When Rukmani goes into the village to sell her vegetables, what does Biswas tell Rukmani?
(a) That Kenny has returned.
(b) That he owes her money.
(c) That she owes him money.
(d) That her sons are returning from Ceylon.

3. While still living in the city, who do Rukmani and Nathan entrust their money to while they go to work each day?
(a) Puli.
(b) The overseer.
(c) Janaki.
(d) Ammu.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which one of Nathan's sons has no skill for farming?

2. Why does Kenny not help Rukmani when ask. him for food during the drought?

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

4. Why has Kenny returned to the village?

5. As the drought continues, how much food is available for the family when Rukmani first measures it?

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