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

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does it actually take to complete the hospital?

2. What does Ira name her son?

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

4. Why does Rukmani feel some relief when her son finally dies of starvation?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There were a number of coping methods that helped the various characters in the story deal with situations in their lives. How did the following people cope? Be sure to describe a particular situation in the story and tell how they dealt with the situation.

a. Rukmani

b. Ira

c. Kunthi

d. Kenny

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Rukmani's parents arrange her marriage to Nathan.

a. Why do her parents select Nathan as her husband?

b. Why is her mother upset with their choice of Nathan?

c. What is the economic impact of the arranged marriage, for Nathan, for Rukmani, and for her parents?

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