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

2. After the villagers watch the construction workers for a while, what does the overseer do?
(a) Requests food and drink for his men.
(b) Invites them to work.
(c) Tells the villagers to go home.
(d) Thanks the villagers for being so welcoming.

3. What does Rukmani see as a positive result of the foreigners returning to the village?
(a) The increased traffic in the village will lead to road improvements.
(b) Ira will have many options when choosing a husband.
(c) She can build Ira's dowry much quicker.
(d) The new business will create jobs to combat the high unemployment rate.

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 servant.
(d) He is a tannery official.

5. When her parents restrict her freedom, what is Ira's reaction?
(a) She sneaks into the village when her parents are in the fields.
(b) She understands, but refuses to listen.
(c) She is confused, but doesn't complain.
(d) She complains to her parents, but stays near the hut.

Short Answer Questions

1. During the drought, Rukmani takes the food she has available and then divides their food into serving portions. How many days' worth of food do they have?

2. What is the result of the strike for Arjun and Thambi?

3. In Chapter 12, the workers do something unexpected. What is it?

4. Arjun and Thambi leave the village to work in Ceylon. Where are they working?

5. How far have the construction workers traveled to reach the village?

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