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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. At the beginning of Chapter 11, why does Nathan leave the village?
(a) He is going to the city to buy new rice seed.
(b) He is searching for a new husband for Ira.
(c) He is searching for Arjun.
(d) He is going to attend a relative's funeral.
2. 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 picks and cooks twigs and berries.
(b) She draws upon her secret hoard.
(c) She works for Kenny.
(d) She turns to prostitution.
3. Why does Nathan accept the decision of his sons to leave for Ceylon?
(a) Nathan cannot afford to keep feeding his sons.
(b) They are paying Nathan to let them go.
(c) They have been nothing but trouble since starting work at the tannery.
(d) They are men now and have made their decision.
4. What nickname does Nathan call Rukmani?
(a) Ruku.
(b) Wife.
(c) Mani.
(d) Dear one.
5. What does Ira name her son?
(a) Nathan.
(b) Keti.
(c) Sacrabani.
(d) Kali.
Short Answer Questions
1. When Rukmani learns that her son has been killed, what does she also learn he has been accused of?
2. As a result of the new company moving into the village, which of the women now has a plan for her sons, as she realizes that the land cannot support all the men farming?
3. How long does Ira's marriage last?
4. While trying to raise money for the rent, how much money does Rukmani sell her clothing for?
5. Nathan hangs a garland of mango leaves across the doorway to welcome Rukmani to her new house. What do the mango leaves symbolize?
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