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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. Chapter 18 opens with Rukmani going into town to sell some of her vegetables. Who does she now refuse to sell to?
(a) Janaki.
(b) Biswas.
(c) Kunthi.
(d) Old Granny.

2. At the beginning of Chapter 4, what news does Arjun bring to the family?
(a) He is leaving the village.
(b) Hundreds of strange men have come into the village.
(c) He is getting married.
(d) His brother has been killed.

3. When does Nathan accompany Rukmani into the village?
(a) When Nathan needs to visit the doctor.
(b) When Nathan has business to conduct.
(c) When there is no work to do on the farm.
(d) When Rukmani asks him to come with her.

4. Where is Old Granny's body found?
(a) In the street.
(b) In the rice paddy.
(c) In the temple.
(d) In her home.

5. 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) Kunthi.
(b) Selvam.
(c) Rukmani.
(d) Kali.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the beginning of Chapter 17, Nathan and Rukmani harvest their crop. What kind of harvest do they have?

2. Why are some people surprised when they look at Nathan and Rukmani's daughter?

3. How far have the construction workers traveled to reach the village?

4. Which of Rukmani's sons always has a book or two nearby and has learned to read and write to a far greater level that what his mother taught him?

5. When the villagers learn that Rukmani can write, there are mixed reactions. Which one of the villagers marvels at Rukmani's writing skill?

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