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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the beginning of Chapter 17, Nathan and Rukmani harvest their crop. What kind of harvest do they have?
(a) The harvest is mostly destroyed by another monsoon.
(b) The harvest is more than enough to pay what they owe.
(c) The harvest is enough to pay their rent, but with nothing left over.
(d) The harvest is meager.

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

3. What affliction is Ira's son born with?
(a) He is underweight.
(b) He has a cleft palate.
(c) He is an albino.
(d) He has one arm.

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

5. Chapter 18 opens with Rukmani going into town to sell some of her vegetables. Who does she now refuse to sell to?
(a) Biswas.
(b) Kunthi.
(c) Janaki.
(d) Old Granny.

Short Answer Questions

1. Ira and Sacrabani stay behind in the village. Who will they live with?

2. How is Ira earning the money she is using to buy food for her brother?

3. What does Kenny recommend that Nathan needs to eat when he is ill in order to regain his strength?

4. When the tannery officials are visiting Rukmani, what do they accuse her sons of being?

5. Where is Old Granny's body found?

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