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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapters 24 and 25.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the beginning of Chapter 11, why does Nathan leave the village?
(a) He is searching for a new husband for Ira.
(b) He is searching for Arjun.
(c) He is going to the city to buy new rice seed.
(d) He is going to attend a relative's funeral.

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

3. Which of Rukmani's sons is killed at the beginning of Chapter 15?
(a) Raja.
(b) Arjun.
(c) Thambi.
(d) Kuti.

4. As Rukmani's family is waiting for the next harvest, even the fish becomes depleted. What does Rukmani do to feed her family?
(a) She turns to prostitution.
(b) She draws upon her secret hoard.
(c) She picks and cooks twigs and berries.
(d) She works for Kenny.

5. What does Rukmani find while tending her small garden?
(a) A rabbit.
(b) A cobra.
(c) A spider.
(d) A rat.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Kenny not remain in the village for long periods of time?

2. Ira's husband wants to divorce Ira. Why?

3. On their first night in the city, what happens while Rukmani and Nathan are eating their dinner?

4. How long does it take the construction workers to build the new establishment in Nathan's village?

5. As the drought continues, how much food is available for the family when Rukmani first measures it?

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