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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Snake-Song, Engine Trouble.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Dr. Raman known for?
(a) For overbilling people.
(b) For being direct with his patients.
(c) For helping the poor, even if they can't pay.
(d) For the figurines he has in his office.

2. What does Soma offer to do to placate the god in lieu of damaging his beloved statue?
(a) Drown himself in a nearby river.
(b) Sacrifice his first-born son.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Cut off his hands.

3. How does Dr. Raman feel about nature?
(a) This is a trick question; Dr. Raman never talks about nature.
(b) That the idea of nature is pure silliness.
(c) That he can control it.
(d) That it will take its course one way or the other.

4. What kinds of comments does the newcomer on the train have for his fellow passengers?
(a) Wise and insightful.
(b) Rude and nasty.
(c) Confusing and weird.
(d) Friendly and helpful.

5. What does the swami want the talkative man to do to him with his engine?
(a) Demonstrate it so they both can make money.
(b) Run him over.
(c) Drive him to the next town over.
(d) Let him borrow it.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who helps Dr. Raman perform an operation on Gopal?

2. What does Iswaren's family think about his passing the exam?

3. How long does it take Gopal to become ill?

4. How long has it taken Soma to make his statue of a god?

5. Who tells Soma that he must damage his statue?

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