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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Rukmani set aside at the end of every month?
(a) Some thread for Ira's wedding sari.
(b) Some money for Ira's dowry.
(c) Some rice to sell in the village.
(d) Some new writings to sell when money gets tight.

2. Right after the monsoons end, Rukmani and Nathan venture into town to purchase rice for the family. Why do they return empty handed?
(a) There is no rice in the land.
(b) The stores and shops are all closed.
(c) The store owners refuse to sell to them.
(d) They don't bring enough money with them.

3. How does Nathan characterize Rukmani?
(a) Clever.
(b) Ignorant.
(c) Lazy.
(d) Tired.

4. What does Ira wear on her wedding day?
(a) Rukmani's purple sari.
(b) A strand of mango leaves.
(c) A red flower lei.
(d) Rukmani's red sari.

5. How long is Rukmani in the Nathan's village before finally meeting some of the other women?
(a) One week.
(b) Three days.
(c) Fifteen days.
(d) Three weeks.

Short Answer Questions

1. What fruit does Rukmani first grow that earns Nathan's praise?

2. Whose hut is completely destroyed by the monsoon?

3. What nickname does Nathan call Rukmani?

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

5. How old is their daughter before Nathan finally starts taking an interest in her?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do Rukmani and Nathan not immediately return to their village after learning that Murugan cannot be found?

2. Why are Rukmani and Nathan shocked when they discover their bundles have been stolen?

3. Rukmani sells her vegetables to a Muslim woman. What is Rukmani's opinion of the Muslim women and their coverings?

4. When Rukmani learns that Ira is barren, what does she immediately think of?

5. At the end of the strike's first week, what do the tannery officials announce?

6. In the early days of their marriage, Rukmani and Nathan feel blessed. Why?

7. At the beginning of Chapter 28, Rukmani is very excited. Why?

8. What advice does Kali give to Nathan and Rukmani regarding Ira?

9. When selecting a suitable husband for Ira, Nathan and Rukmani list several requirements of the selected man. When suitable match is found, what requirements does he meet?

10. Why does Rukmani begin selling her vegetables in the village?

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