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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During the same visit with Kenny at his house, what news does Rukmani share with Kenny?
(a) She is pregnant.
(b) Her family is starving.
(c) Ira is pregnant.
(d) Nathan has left her.

2. 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) Kali.
(c) Selvam.
(d) Rukmani.

3. Which of Rukmani's sons marries of his own accord?
(a) Thambi.
(b) Kuti.
(c) Murugan.
(d) Arjun.

4. Who, besides his mother, accepts Sacrabani unconditionally?
(a) Selvam.
(b) Nathan.
(c) Ira.
(d) Rukmani.

5. When Rukmani goes to the river to wash Ira's garment, what does she find in the garment's folds?
(a) A writing tablet.
(b) A coconut frond.
(c) A bundle of rice.
(d) A rupee.

6. While trying to raise money for the rent, how much money does Rukmani sell her clothing for?
(a) 10 rupees.
(b) 145 rupees.
(c) 30 rupees.
(d) 75 rupees.

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

8. How many rupees do Nathan and Rukmani need for the journey back to their village?
(a) Seven.
(b) Ten.
(c) Fifteen.
(d) Twenty.

9. When they reach the doctor's house where their son works, what are Rukmani and Nathan told by the servants?
(a) Murugan is away with the doctor.
(b) Murugan has died.
(c) Murugan does not work there anymore.
(d) Murugan is ill.

10. Which one of Nathan's sons has no skill for farming?
(a) Selvam.
(b) Kuti.
(c) Thambi.
(d) Arjun.

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

12. As the drought continues, how much food is available for the family when Rukmani first measures it?
(a) 20 ollocks.
(b) 4 ollocks.
(c) 10 ollocks.
(d) 6 ollocks.

13. What does Ira name her son?
(a) Kali.
(b) Sacrabani.
(c) Nathan.
(d) Keti.

14. Ira and Sacrabani stay behind in the village. Who will they live with?
(a) Selvam.
(b) Biswas.
(c) Kunthi.
(d) Kali.

15. During the construction of the hospital, what becomes Kenny's most frequent saying?
(a) I will find a way.
(b) Selvam is a wonderful help to me.
(c) The hospital will be a blessing. You'll see.
(d) It will be done soon.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Nathan and Rukmani raise the rent money they must pay?

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

3. When she finally earns enough money to return to Nathan's village, who accompanies Rukmani on her return?

4. When the doctor returns to the house, what do Rukmani and Nathan find surprising?

5. In celebration of almost having enough money to return to the village, what does Rukmani buy in the city for both Puli and for her grandson?

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