Reading Check and Short Answer Questions on key points are designed for guided reading assignments, in-class review, formative assessment, quizzes, and more.

CHAPTERS 1-6

Reading Check

1. What is “one of the few things” in which Viji had faith?

2. Why is Amma scared to take Rukku to a hospital?

3. Despite the weight of their luggage, what item does Viji bring to the city?

4. Who tries to abduct Viji and Rukku when they enter the city?

5. How do Viji and Rukku finally manage to cross the busy street?

Short Answer

Answer each question in at least 1 complete sentence. Incorporate details from the text to support your response.

1. What does Celina Aunty encourage Viji to do? How does she respond to the advice?

2. Describe Viji and Rukku’s family. What were some of the problems that her parents faced as a couple?

3. What suggestion does Viji pose to her mother? How does her mother respond to this proposition?

4. Why does Viji make the decision to leave her home? Describe their journey into the city.

5. Describe how Viji and Rukku find their first job. What are the conditions of their work?

Paired Resources

“Attitudes About Caste”

• This scholarly article from Pew Research Center offers information regarding the caste system in India.