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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. Why do Janaki and her husband leave the village?
(a) Her husband's shop is forced to close.
(b) Her husband is opening a new shop in a neighboring village.
(c) They are going to care for Janaki's ill father.
(d) They are evicted by their landlord.

2. When the villagers learn that Rukmani can write, there are mixed reactions. Which one of the villagers marvels at Rukmani's writing skill?
(a) Biswas.
(b) Kunthi.
(c) Janaki.
(d) Kali.

3. Who believes that most of the troubles at the tannery--and indeed in the world--are a result of the education learned through books?
(a) Kali.
(b) Rukmani.
(c) Selvam.
(d) Kunthi.

4. Who is Puli?
(a) The priest at the temple.
(b) The doctor that their son works for.
(c) The boy who leads the couple to their son's home.
(d) The social worker who gives them shelter.

5. Why do Rukmani's parents arrange her marriage to Nathan?
(a) Nathan lives in the same town.
(b) Nathan requires no dowry.
(c) Rukmani is in love with Nathan.
(d) Nathan is a member of the ruling class.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who helps Rukmani when she is in childbirth and then while she recovers from the delivery?

2. How do Nathan and Rukmani raise the rent money they must pay?

3. During the construction of the hospital, what becomes Kenny's most frequent saying?

4. What is Deepavali?

5. What does Rukmani do when she finds the creature in her garden?

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