India Practices
What is the famous mountain range found in India?
Himalayas
Who was the 1st child of Rukmani and Nathan?
Ira
What is the main source of change?
The Tannery
What is Puli's condition?
Leprosy
What does Ira do after Nathan’s death?
Works as a mistress
What event caused the British Raj to begin?
Sepoy Mutiny
How many years did it take for Rukmani to bear a son after Ira was born
7
What are the main reasons for the theme of resilience?
Rukmani's children, optimism, Nathan
Where did Nathan collapse?
In the street
What ultimately destroys Rukmani’s sense of resilience?
Nathan’s death/diminishing of family
What is the red dot that Indian women put on their forehead called.
Why and how does Raja die?
Killed by a tannery worker because he stole food.
How does Rukmani accept her situation?
By loving all of her children and continuing to hope for the best
Who is Murugan?
Rukmani and Nathan's son
What does Rukmani see in the vision of flames?
The life she could have had
When did India gain independence?
August 15, 1947
After the unexpected monsoons hit the community, what was used to repair houses?
Mud/Dung
What does Nathan remind Rukmani in regards to family?
He reminds her that she is not alone because she has her children
What disease is Nathan plagued with before he dies?
Rheumatism
What is the aftermath of the village after Rukmani dies?
The traditions of the village are eroded and the village transforms to a city.
What is the Indian practice called when a widow throws herself onto her husband's burning pyre?
Sati
What is the name of the woman that Rukmani helped after she gave birth, early on in the story?
Kunthi
How do the themes connect to the real world? (free response)
free response
What was the phrase that Rukmani repeatedly cried out while men were carrying Nathan?
"Fire cannot burn in water!"
What does Rukmani take as a sign from the gods?
The bright sunrise