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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Rukmani reaches Nathan's village, who comes running to meet Rukmani?
(a) Sacrabani.
(b) Selvam.
(c) Ira.
(d) Kunthi.

2. In spite of the circumstances surrounding the birth of Ira's son, what ceremony does Nathan hold ten days after the child's birth?
(a) The Feast of Plenty ceremony.
(b) The baptismal ceremony.
(c) The circumcision ceremony.
(d) The naming ceremony.

3. Nathan falls ill while he and Rukmani are in the city. What is his illness?
(a) Rheumatism.
(b) Allergies.
(c) Typhoid.
(d) Infection.

4. What does Old Granny die from?
(a) A fall.
(b) Infection.
(c) Starvation.
(d) A beating .

5. When Rukmani and Nathan have almost earned enough money to return home, what does Rukmani buy from the vendor in celebration?
(a) Plantains.
(b) Sugar whirls.
(c) Extra rice.
(d) Fried pancakes.

6. Why does Rukmani feel some relief when her son finally dies of starvation?
(a) Nathan will no longer blame her for their son's condition.
(b) His struggle is now over and he is at peace.
(c) Ira can now sleep in her brother's bed, instead of on the floor.
(d) She no longer has to care for the sick child.

7. Upon her return to Nathan's village, where will Rukmani live?
(a) She will live by herself.
(b) She will live with Kunthi.
(c) She will live with Selvam and Ira.
(d) She will live on their old land.

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

9. According to Kenny's plan, how long should it take to build the hospital?
(a) Ten months.
(b) Three years.
(c) Twenty-seven months.
(d) One year.

10. How does Rukmani first earn money when she and Nathan are in the city?
(a) Prostitution.
(b) Cleaning homes.
(c) Begging.
(d) Writing letters.

11. Who comes to the farm to collect the rent?
(a) Kunthi.
(b) Sivaji.
(c) Biswas.
(d) Janaki.

12. Who does Rukmani try to sell her clothing to in order to raise enough money for rent?
(a) Biswas.
(b) Sivaji.
(c) Kunthi.
(d) Kali.

13. After the conversation with Biswas in the village, what does Rukmani buy for Kenny?
(a) A garland.
(b) A bundle of rice.
(c) A new shirt.
(d) A new hat.

14. When she finally earns enough money to return to Nathan's village, who accompanies Rukmani on her return?
(a) Ammu.
(b) Biswas.
(c) The temple priest.
(d) Puli.

15. On a good day working at their job in the city, how much money can Nathan and Rukmani earn in a single day?
(a) Four annas.
(b) Two rupees.
(c) One rupee.
(d) Seven annas.

Short Answer Questions

1. Nathan and Rukmani's guide tells them of a better way to earn money in the city. Where does he tell them to go?

2. What does Rukmani tell her family regarding Puli?

3. What is the name of Murugan's wife?

4. How many annas do Nathan and Rukmani earn from the overseer where they are working in the city?

5. Who is Puli?

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