The Bridge Home Chapters 1-25

What did Viji's mother give her for her birthday?

• A doll

• 200 rupees

• A trip to the city

• A new notebook

Which sister is older, Viji or Rukku?

• Viji

• Rukku

Where does Viji's mother say that people will send Rukku if they find out about her?

• To the hospital

• To a special school

• A mental institution

• The police station

Why doesn't Viji like her father?

• He cheats on her mother.

• He will not work a job.

• He left when she was young.

• He is abusive to her, her sister, and her mother.

Which of the following reasons does Viji state as to why Amma will not leave Appa?

• She thinks she will be rewarded in another life.

• She wants his money

• She Loves him.

• She thinks he might change.

What does the conductor of the bus give Rukku?

• Money

• A scarf

• A drink

• A sweet

Who is Marapachi?

• The dog

• Rukku's doll

• Amma's real name

• The bus driver

Why did Amma lose touch with her family?

• They were ashamed she married someone from a lower caste.

• She did not like them.

• They lived far away.

• She didn't know where they lived.

Who gave Viji the book that she takes with her when the two girls run away?

• Amma

• Appa

• Rukku

• Paravathi Teacher

How does Viji try to coax Rukku onto the bus?

• She promises her a sweet.

• She promises her money.

• She promises her that she can go to sleep.

• She pushes her on the bus.