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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.

Why do Mandayan and Katthayi live largely in seclusion? (from Chapters 22-28)

Because a woman spread a rumor about Katthayi sleeping with a married man.

Because they do not believe in the same deities as the rest of the community.

Because they refuse to marry or have children, and the village has shunned them.

Because the community has ostracized them for their inability to conceive.

2.

Why does Ponna's mother make her drink neem juice? (from Chapters 1-7)

She thinks it will make her womb fertile.

She thinks it will make her more beautiful.

She thinks it will help her have better sex with Kali.

She thinks it will cure her of the parasites in her stomach.

3.

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

Underneath the portia tree.

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

In the comfort of his own home.

Out in nature, or in his barnyard.

4.

Why is Ponna suddenly reminded of Kali while at the festival? (from Chapters 29-34)

Because a man touches her the way Kali does, without desire.

Because a man touches her the way Kali does, lovingly.

Because she realizes none of the men at the festival are as good as Kali.

Because she sees his mother in the crowd.

5.

What is the significance of the portia tree in the opening pages of the novel? (from Chapters 1-7)

Planted as an offering to Devatha, the tree acts as a prayer for a child.

Planted when Kali and Portia were married, the tree represents the fertility the couple feels is unattainable.

Planted after Kali's father died, the tree represents life after death.

Planted after Kali and Portia were married, the tree represents the union of marriage.

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