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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapters 13 and 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What nickname does Nathan call Rukmani?
(a) Wife.
(b) Dear one.
(c) Ruku.
(d) Mani.

2. Who does Rukmani try to sell her clothing to in order to raise enough money for rent?
(a) Kali.
(b) Sivaji.
(c) Kunthi.
(d) Biswas.

3. When Rukmani complains to the other women about the village's expansion and its resulting noise, Kunthi insults her. What does Kunthi call Rukmani?
(a) A scared little girl.
(b) A village girl.
(c) A backward child.
(d) An ignorant woman.

4. In Chapter 12, Rukmani also learns that Selvam is leaving the village. What is his new job?
(a) He is a brick layer.
(b) He is a farmer.
(c) He is a tannery official.
(d) He is a servant.

5. Which one of the villagers is scornful of Rukmani's writing skills?
(a) Biswas.
(b) Kali.
(c) Kunthi.
(d) Janaki.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Nathan accept the decision of his sons to leave for Ceylon?

2. Why does Rukmani stay until her friend's baby is delivered?

3. Chapter 13 opens by describing an unwelcome event at the farm. What is happening?

4. Which of the women is thrilled that the village has gone from being a simple group of mud huts to a small town?

5. Why does Kenny not help Rukmani when ask. him for food during the drought?

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