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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Rukmani goes to Kenny's house to visit with him in Chapter 18, what news does Rukmani learn?
(a) He will no longer be practicing medicine.
(b) His wife has left him.
(c) He will be staying in the village for good.
(d) He is a grandfather.

2. How is Ira earning the money she is using to buy food for her brother?
(a) By selling her writings.
(b) By prostituting herself.
(c) By teaching other villagers to read.
(d) By gambling in the tavern.

3. In order to earn enough money to return to their village, Nathan and Rukmani continue to work in the city in spite of the rain that begins to fall. How many days in a row does it rain?
(a) Two.
(b) Seven.
(c) Ten.
(d) Four.

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

5. What is the name of Murugan's wife?
(a) Kali.
(b) Janaki.
(c) Ammu.
(d) Kambi.

Short Answer Questions

1. When they leave the village, who are Rukmani and Nathan planning to live with?

2. Where do Rukmani and Nathan spend their first night in the city?

3. Who, besides his mother, accepts Sacrabani unconditionally?

4. When Rukmani and Puli return to the temple after their shopping extravaganza, what does Rukmani realize?

5. Who do Nathan and Rukmani meet at the Collector's house?

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