Nectar in a Sieve Quiz | Eight Week Quiz F

Kamala Purnaiya Taylor
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 156 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Nectar in a Sieve Quiz | Eight Week Quiz F

Kamala Purnaiya Taylor
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 156 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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. While trying to raise money for the rent, how much money does Rukmani sell her clothing for?
(a) 145 rupees.
(b) 10 rupees.
(c) 75 rupees.
(d) 30 rupees.

2. Which of Rukmani's children is most in danger of dying from starvation?
(a) Selvam.
(b) Arjun.
(c) Kuti.
(d) Ira.

3. Why does Kenny not remain in the village for long periods of time?
(a) His family needs him.
(b) The other villages require his services as well.
(c) He cannot stand the poverty.
(d) He works for the government.

4. At the beginning of Chapter 5, what does Kenny do for the first time?
(a) He visits Rukmani's home.
(b) He hires Nathan as an assistant.
(c) He builds a house in the village.
(d) He delivers a baby by Caesarean section.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Ira and Sacrabani stay behind in the village. Who will they live with?

2. How old is Ira when she is given in marriage?

3. When Rukmani learns that her son has been killed, what does she also learn he has been accused of?

4. Where is Old Granny's body found?

5. Why does Rukmani feel some relief when her son finally dies of starvation?

(see the answer key)

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