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One Part Woman Quiz

Perumal Murugan

This Study Guide consists of approximately 44 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of One Part Woman.

One Part Woman by Perumal Murugan

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One Part Woman Quiz

Perumal Murugan

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

While lying on the cot at his in-laws, where does Kali wish he could be instead? (from Chapters 1-7)

In his brother-in-law Muthu's well in the forest.

In his brother-in-law Muthu's barn drinking toddy.

In his barn caring for his animals.

At the eighteenth day of the festival with Muthu.

2.

Why is Kali irritated with Ponna's response to his suggestion regarding the eighteenth day of the festival? (from Chapters 15-21)

Because he is afraid what she said means she is going to remarry.

Because he thinks she will do anything to conceive a child, even if it required killing him.

Because he thinks she has been plotting behind his back.

Because he is afraid what she said means she no longer loves him.

3.

Where does Kali prefer to make love? (from Chapters 8-14)

Out in nature, or in his barnyard.

In the comfort of his own home.

Underneath the portia tree.

In his brother-in-law Muthu's grove.

4.

Why is Ponna embarrassed while watching the play? (from Chapters 29-34)

Because the clown calls attention to her by calling her up on stage to perform a promiscuous dance.

Because the men in the play are naked, and Ponna has only ever seen Kali this way before.

Because the men in the play call attention to her by referring to her as the actress Kumari Rukmini.

Because the clown calls attention to her by referring to her as the actress Kumari Rukmini.

5.

Why does Kali become grateful every time Ponna gets her periods? (from Chapters 15-21)

He has been praying that Ponna will begin a regular menstruation cycle.

He thinks menstruation is a sign of fertility.

He thinks she is only trustworthy as long as she is mensturating.

He has absolutely no desire to have a child.

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