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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of Rukmani's sons marries of his own accord?

2. Upon her return to Nathan's village, where will Rukmani live?

3. During their conversation in the village, Biswas tells Rukmani a rumor he heard from Kunthi. What is the rumor?

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

5. In Chapter 23, Sivaji returns to the farm. What news does he bring to Nathan and Rukmani?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Rukmani meets three women at the brook doing laundry shortly after her arrival in the village. These women become important to Rukmani and we see them time and time again throughout our story. Identify and describe these three women. Compare and contrast the three of them with Rukmani.

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Rukmani and Nathan travel to the city to find their son. Instead of finding their son, however, they find his wife and learn that their son has deserted her. Ammu is now a single mother, as is Ira back in the village. Single parenthood drastically changes both of their lives.

a. Compare and contrast the lives of Ammu and Ira as single parents.

b. Compare and contrast single parenthood in the novel and in our society.

c. How did living in the city versus being in the village impact the situations of both Ammu and Ira?

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