Ch. 31-44
Who becomes seriously ill after being bitten by mosquitoes?
Rukku and Muthu
What does poverty mean?
Not having enough resources to consistently meet basic needs
Where are the children sleeping?
Outside
Why aren't the children attending school?
They are homeless and do not have access to school.
Who does Viji feel responsible for protecting?
Rukku
What illness are Rukku and Muthu diagnosed with?
Dengue fever
Name two basic needs discussed in our lesson.
Food, housing, health care, education, or safety
What insect spreads dengue fever?
Mosquitoes
What type of school does Viji visit?
A school for children with disabilities
What major event has the biggest emotional effect on Viji?
Rukku's death
What does Viji sell to help pay for food and medicine?
Kutti
Why does Viji struggle to get food and medicine?
She does not have enough money/resources.
How does sleeping outside put the children at risk?
It exposes them to mosquitoes, illness, and unsafe conditions.
What does Viji realize Rukku could have had?
Opportunities to learn
How does visiting the school change Viji's thinking about Rukku?
She realizes Rukku could have had opportunities to learn and grow.
Who helps the children get medical attention?
Celina Aunty
Why was selling Kutti not completely a “free choice” for Viji?
Her circumstances and lack of money limited her choices.
Why is access to health care important in Rukku and Muthu's situation?
They need medical treatment for their illness.
What does Viji decide she wants to become?
A teacher
Why should children with disabilities have access to education?
They deserve equal opportunities to learn and be supported.
What happens to Rukku after she becomes very sick?
She dies from dengue fever and pneumonia.
How does poverty affect the children besides not having money?
It affects their housing, health care, education, food, and safety.
Name two things that can affect a person's health and well-being according to our lesson.
Safe housing, health care, money, or community support
How can education help someone escape poverty?
It can provide skills, employment, income, and more choices.
How does Rukku's death influence Viji's future?
It helps inspire Viji to continue her education and become a teacher who can help children like Rukku.