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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. In Chapter 12, the workers do something unexpected. What is it?
(a) They burn the tannery.
(b) They strike.
(c) They work for free.
(d) They stage a sit-in.

2. How far have the construction workers traveled to reach the village?
(a) Seventy kilometers.
(b) One hundred miles.
(c) Three days.
(d) Two weeks.

3. How much money is in Ira's dowry?
(a) Fifty rupees.
(b) One thousand rupees.
(c) Three hundred rupees.
(d) One hundred rupees.

4. What does Ira wear on her wedding day?
(a) Rukmani's red sari.
(b) Rukmani's purple sari.
(c) A strand of mango leaves.
(d) A red flower lei.

5. What is the roof on Nathan's hut made from?
(a) Bamboo shoots.
(b) Rice leaves.
(c) Dried wheat shafts.
(d) Coconut fronds.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many nights does the monsoon last?

2. At the beginning of Chapter 4, what news does Arjun bring to the family?

3. How old is their daughter before Nathan finally starts taking an interest in her?

4. What do Nathan and Rukmani name their daughter?

5. Which of the women wishes that the new company's workers will simply go away for good?

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