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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. What does Rukmani set aside at the end of every month?
(a) Some new writings to sell when money gets tight.
(b) Some thread for Ira's wedding sari.
(c) Some rice to sell in the village.
(d) Some money for Ira's dowry.

2. Chapter 13 opens by describing an unwelcome event at the farm. What is happening?
(a) The workers are striking.
(b) The rains are not coming.
(c) The neighbors are stealing.
(d) The children are rebelling.

3. When they reach the doctor's house where their son works, what are Rukmani and Nathan told by the servants?
(a) Murugan is ill.
(b) Murugan is away with the doctor.
(c) Murugan has died.
(d) Murugan does not work there anymore.

4. How does Old Granny make her living?
(a) Selling peanuts.
(b) Harvesting wheat.
(c) Prostitution.
(d) Selling goat's milk.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many nights does the monsoon last?

2. What is the village doctor's name?

3. Who is Brila?

4. Why is Rukmani's mother upset with the choice of Nathan as Rukmani's husband?

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

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