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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the bullock drops Rukmani and Nathan off in the city, how far are they from Koil Road?
(a) One mile.
(b) Three miles.
(c) Fifteen miles.
(d) Ten miles.

2. What does Rukmani tell her family regarding Puli?
(a) He was kind to them in the city.
(b) He will be returning to the city.
(c) He will be given in marriage to Kunthi's daughter.
(d) They adopted him before Nathan's death.

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

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

5. During their conversation in the village, Biswas tells Rukmani a rumor he heard from Kunthi. What is the rumor?
(a) That Kenny and Rukmani have a secret relationship.
(b) That Nathan is the father of Kunthi's two sons.
(c) That Nathan is having an affair with Kali.
(d) That Ira is working as a prostitute.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. Who is Puli?

3. On a good day working at their job in the city, how much money can Nathan and Rukmani earn in a single day?

4. Who does Rukmani actually find in the house?

5. As Rukmani's family is waiting for the next harvest, even the fish becomes depleted. What does Rukmani do to feed her family?

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