Question 1

Nectar in a Sieve

Why does Rukmani's mother not approve of her learning to read and write?

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Question 2

Nectar in a Sieve

Why is Rukmani disappointed when she sees her first-born child?

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Question 3

Nectar in a Sieve

Why does Rukmani's mother never reproach her for the long intervals between Rukmani's visits home?

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Question 4

Nectar in a Sieve

At first, Nathan pays no attention to his new daughter. Why?

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Question 5

Nectar in a Sieve

Describe the temperament of Nathan and Rukmani's daughter.

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Question 6

Nectar in a Sieve

Chapter 3 opens with the village women insisting Rukmani not worry about something. What is she worried about and why?

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Question 7

Nectar in a Sieve

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

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Question 8

Nectar in a Sieve

When Kenny offers to help Rukmani after she confides she has no sons, what is Rukmani's initial reaction to his offer of help?

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Question 9

Nectar in a Sieve

Why does Rukmani begin selling her vegetables in the village?

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Question 10

Nectar in a Sieve

When the men start building the tannery, they seem pleased to have drawn such a loud crowd. How does the overseer in particular behave?

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Question 11

Nectar in a Sieve

What is a positive consequence of the construction workers suddenly appearing in the village?

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Question 12

Nectar in a Sieve

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

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Question 13

Nectar in a Sieve

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

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Question 14

Nectar in a Sieve

The farmers gather dung from their fields early each morning. What is the dung used for?

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Question 15

Nectar in a Sieve

In Chapter 5 during one of Kenny's visits, he notices that Rukmani is still breast-feeding her three-year-old son. Why?

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Question 16

Nectar in a Sieve

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?

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Question 17

Nectar in a Sieve

The monsoon season strikes early. How does the village fair?

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Question 18

Nectar in a Sieve

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

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Question 19

Nectar in a Sieve

After being returned to her family by her husband, how is Ira welcomed back into the family?

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Question 20

Nectar in a Sieve

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

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Question 21

Nectar in a Sieve

Why does Arjun go to work in the tannery?

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Question 22

Nectar in a Sieve

How does Rukmani learn that there is trouble at the tannery?

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Question 23

Nectar in a Sieve

When Arjun and Thambi return home from the tannery after Rukmani and Nathan could not find them for lunch, what do Rukmani and Nathan learn about the day's trouble?

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Question 24

History & Social Studies

why American intervention in Vietnam war unjustified? answer in simple words

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Question 25

Where the Red Fern Grows

a quote that shows the importance of family in the novel where the red Fern grows

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