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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. After leaving the Collector's house, where do Rukmani and Nathan go?

3. Chapter 18 opens with Rukmani going into town to sell some of her vegetables. Who does she now refuse to sell to?

4. When Rukmani reaches Nathan's village, who comes running to meet Rukmani?

5. When Rukmani learns that her son has been killed, what does she also learn he has been accused of?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There were a number of coping methods that helped the various characters in the story deal with situations in their lives. How did the following people cope? Be sure to describe a particular situation in the story and tell how they dealt with the situation.

a. Rukmani

b. Ira

c. Kunthi

d. Kenny

Essay Topic 2

Two women are generous and kind to Rukmani when she desperately needs it.

a. Compare and contrast Old Granny and Brila.

b. How do they each care for Rukmani?

c. What do they each provide for Rukmani?

Essay Topic 3

Both Ira and Kunthi turn to prostitution to earn money.

a. Describe Ira's motives for prostituting her body.

b. Describe Kunthi's motives for prostituting her body.

c. Do their motives make their actions any less objectionable? Why or why not?

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