Question

When Rukmani and Nathan approach the doctor who once employed their son, Murugan, they are most surprised that _____.


the doctor is mean to them and chases them away

the doctor is a female who wears trousers

the doctor is very old and does not remember their son

the doctor tells them that Murugan was a terrible employee

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is the doctor is a female who wears trousers.

Explanation:

The question refers to Nectar in a Sieve, a novel written by Kamala Markandaya, an Indian novelist and journalist whose real name was Kamala Purnaiya Taylor. It is the story of Rukmani, who is the daughter of a village head, and a tenant farmer. The main scenario of the novel is India.

They did not know if the doctor was a man or a woman, but Nathan is persistent about talking to this person, and even though he believed it was a man, Nathan is very surprised when he realizes the doctor is a woman.

Answer 2

Answer:

the doctor is a female who wears trousers

Explanation:

Straight from OW :) Have a nice day!