Nectar in a Sieve Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

Kamala Purnaiya Taylor
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 156 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Nectar in a Sieve Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

Kamala Purnaiya Taylor
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 156 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. After her mother dies, the doctor asks Rukmani what is wrong. What does Rukmani reveal to the doctor?

2. Who does Rukmani trust to find a suitable husband for Ira?

3. Why do Janaki and her husband leave the village?

4. What does Rukmani see as a positive result of the foreigners returning to the village?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What deal is struck between the landlord's assistant and Nathan?

2. Is the strike successful? Why or why not?

3. At the beginning of Chapter 21, Rukmani says that Selvam has ceased to belong to her and Nathan. Why?

4. Why does Rukmani feel ashamed after learning from the three women at the river about her new home?

5. When Rukmani first meets the village doctor, why does she stare at him?

6. What is a negative consequence of the construction workers suddenly appearing in the village?

7. With only three weeks until the rice is ready for harvesting, what is Rukmani most afraid of regarding Kuti?

8. When the landlord's assistant comes to collect the rent, he feels bad for Rukmani and Nathan. Why?

9. Describe the temperament of Nathan and Rukmani's daughter.

10. Why does Selvam's decision to work with Kenny disappoint Nathan?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Rukmani and Nathan have the opportunity to experience both country and city life in the story.

a. Compare and contrast the living conditions in the city versus the living conditions in the village. Include generosity, living conditions, poverty levels, opportunities, and attitudes in your answer.

b. What are the biggest differences to Rukmani between the city and their village?

c. What, if anything, does Rukmani like about the city?

d. What, if anything, does Rukmani wish would change in the village?

Essay Topic 2

The book summary describes this story as the story of a woman "whose life was a gallant and persistent battle to care for those she loved."

a. Do you agree or disagree with that description? Why or why not?

b. Give three examples of how Rukmani's life was gallant.

c. What, in your opinion, gives Rukmani the strength to get up and face each day no matter what the circumstances are?

Essay Topic 3

Rukmani's parents arrange her marriage to Nathan.

a. Why do her parents select Nathan as her husband?

b. Why is her mother upset with their choice of Nathan?

c. What is the economic impact of the arranged marriage, for Nathan, for Rukmani, and for her parents?

(see the answer keys)

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