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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. As the story opens, what is Rukmani dreaming of?
2. In what month is Ira married?
3. Even though Rukmani has to sell her vegetables in the village, the family is still grateful. Why?
4. As a result of the new company moving into the village, which of the women now has a plan for her sons, as she realizes that the land cannot support all the men farming?
5. Whose child does Rukmani help birth?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does Rukmani feel ashamed after learning from the three women at the river about her new home?
2. With only three weeks until the rice is ready for harvesting, what is Rukmani most afraid of regarding Kuti?
3. At the beginning of Chapter 28, Rukmani is very excited. Why?
4. Why are Rukmani and Nathan shocked when they discover their bundles have been stolen?
5. Why do Rukmani and Nathan not stay with Murugan's wife?
6. When Rukmani learns that Ira is barren, what does she immediately think of?
7. When Rukmani and Nathan meet Murugan's wife, what does she tell them?
8. Is the strike successful? Why or why not?
9. What is a positive consequence of the construction workers suddenly appearing in the village?
10. What deal is struck between the landlord's assistant and Nathan?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Poverty is an overriding theme in the lives of Rukmani and Nathan.
a. Describe how their family was poor. Describe how the family was rich.
b. Give examples of poverty in the lives of the following people:
i. Rukmani
ii. Kunthi
iii. Kennington
c. Compare and contrast city and village life in terms of poverty and wealth.
d. How is city and country life different today?
Essay Topic 2
Sacrabani is born into Rukmani's family under interesting circumstances that will impact his life forever.
a. What are the circumstances surrounding Sacrabani and his birth?
b. How does being different from the other children affect Sacrabani's life?
c. Which impacts Sacrabani's treatment by others more, the circumstances surrounding his birth or his appearance? Support your answer.
Essay Topic 3
The book is entitled "Nectar in a Sieve". Why does the author choose this title? How does the title foreshadow the story of Rukmani's life?
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