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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. After their first night in the city, what do Rukmani and Nathan own?

2. When Rukmani goes to the river to wash Ira's garment, what does she find in the garment's folds?

3. When Rukmani reaches Nathan's village, who comes running to meet Rukmani?

4. Who is Brila?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Many of the misunderstandings that Kenny and Rukmani have come from their different ways of viewing the world.

a. Discuss Kenny's world view. How does his world view impact his life and his reactions to life in the village?

b. Discuss Rukmani's world view. How does her world view impact her life and her reactions to life in the village?

Essay Topic 3

Two women are generous and kind to Rukmani when she desperately needs it.

a. Compare and contrast Old Granny and Brila.

b. How do they each care for Rukmani?

c. What do they each provide for Rukmani?

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