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One Part Woman Quiz

Perumal Murugan

This Study Guide consists of approximately 44 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of One Part Woman.

One Part Woman by Perumal Murugan

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One Part Woman Quiz

Perumal Murugan

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What is the significance of the portia tree in the opening pages of the novel? (from Chapters 1-7)

Planted after Kali's father died, the tree represents life after death.

Planted when Kali and Portia were married, the tree represents the fertility the couple feels is unattainable.

Planted as an offering to Devatha, the tree acts as a prayer for a child.

Planted after Kali and Portia were married, the tree represents the union of marriage.

2.

Where does Muthu take Kali to distract him from Ponna's departure? (from Chapters 22-28)

To a distant grove to drink.

To the eighteenth day of the festival.

To visit Uncle Nallayyan.

To the well to drink.

3.

What does the priest tell Kali is the only way be a good husband? (from Chapters 1-7)

To let his wife go to the eighteenth day of the festival.

To allow his wife to marry another man.

To pray to Devatha.

To give half of himself, both body and mind, to his wife.

4.

Why do Kali and Ponna's mothers think they are incapable of procreating? (from Chapters 1-7)

They believe they have not been saying the correct prayers.

They think the gods put a curse on them because of Ponna's infidelity.

They think the gods put a curse on them because of Kali's infidelity.

They believe the gods put a curse on them for the ills of their ancestors.

5.

Why does Kali allow his palm trees to grow? (from Chapters 15-21)

To give the blackbirds a place to nest.

To prove that he is capable of growing lucious vegetation.

To keep the blackbirds from nesting in them.

To prove that he does not care about his land.

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