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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapters 18, 19 and 20.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. As the waters rise from the monsoon rains, what does Nathan admit to his family?
(a) The large amounts of rain will ensure a great crop.
(b) The new crops were not planted before the rains came.
(c) The hut will not survive until monsoon season ends.
(d) There will not be enough to eat for the coming year.
2. Who helps Rukmani when she is in childbirth and then while she recovers from the delivery?
(a) Kali.
(b) Janaki.
(c) Kunthi.
(d) Huntheri.
3. When her parents restrict her freedom, what is Ira's reaction?
(a) She complains to her parents, but stays near the hut.
(b) She sneaks into the village when her parents are in the fields.
(c) She understands, but refuses to listen.
(d) She is confused, but doesn't complain.
4. Which of the women is thrilled that the village has gone from being a simple group of mud huts to a small town?
(a) Kunthi.
(b) Ira.
(c) Janaki.
(d) Kali.
5. What is the village doctor's name?
(a) Indira.
(b) Kennington.
(c) Biswas.
(d) Archibold.
Short Answer Questions
1. At the beginning of Chapter 4, what news does Arjun bring to the family?
2. Which of Rukmani's sons is killed at the beginning of Chapter 15?
3. What does Ira name her son?
4. Whose hut is completely destroyed by the monsoon?
5. Which of the women wishes that the new company's workers will simply go away for good?
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