Nectar in a Sieve

"And for us, I thought, but could not say it; for at the beginning I had not wished my husband to know that I was putting myself in the hands of a foreigner, for I knew not what his reaction would be. I had consoled myself that it would be time enough to tell him if a child was born; and now I found I could not do it, because he would surely ask why I had not told him before. . . . What harm, I thought, if he does not know; I have not lied to him, there has just been this silence."

From the above paragraph -- what has Rukmani done that she is scared to tell Nathan?

• She has sought Kenny's expertise in getting pregnant.

• She has stolen another family's child.

• She has prayed for another baby girl instead of a boy.

• She has considered changing her religion.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

By the end of Chapter 3, Rukmani mentions that she has given birth to how many children?

• Zero

• One

• Two

• Six

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

What does Rukmani ration out and hide in order for her family to survive?

• vegetables

• money

• jewelry

• rice

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the primary theme of 'Nectar in a Sieve'?

• A) The struggle for survival

• B) The pursuit of wealth

• C) The quest for power

• D) The search for identity

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Who is the author of 'Nectar in a Sieve'?

• A) Kamala Markandaya

• B) Arundhati Roy

• C) R.K. Narayan

• D) Salman Rushdie

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

In 'Nectar in a Sieve', what is the significance of the title?

• A) It symbolizes hope and despair

• B) It represents wealth and prosperity

• C) It denotes power and control

• D) It signifies love and romance

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

Which character in 'Nectar in a Sieve' is a symbol of Western influence?

• A) Kenny

• B) Nathan

• C) Rukmani

• D) Ira

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CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

What is Rukmani's primary role in her family in 'Nectar in a Sieve'?

• A) Breadwinner

• B) Caregiver

• C) Educator

• D) Entertainer

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

How does the monsoon affect Rukmani's family in 'Nectar in a Sieve'?

• A) It brings prosperity

• B) It causes destruction

• C) It has no effect

• D) It brings joy

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

What does Rukmani learn from her mother in 'Nectar in a Sieve'?

• A) The art of farming

• B) The importance of patience

• C) The value of education

• D) The skill of negotiation

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.7