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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What problem was encountered printing the poet's manuscript?
(a) They ran out of black ink and had to use magenta.
(b) They did not have the special binding to present the work to the temple.
(c) They ran out of the letters K and R.
(d) They had misplaced the original manuscript.

2. How does Vasu explain the stuffed hyena?
(a) Vasu claims to have shot the hyena on the street in front of the house.
(b) Vasu says the hyena came from another forest years ago.
(c) Vasu claims the stuffed hyena was a give from his master.
(d) Vasu claims the stuffed hyena belongs to Nataraj.

3. What does Nataraj say he should have done if he cared for a peaceful existence?
(a) Close his parlour.
(b) Reject Vasu on the first day.
(c) Negotiate with his family.
(d) Run the printing press by himself.

4. What does Nataraj have stashed away up in his attic that he wishes to be rid of?
(a) Several animals stuffed by a taxidermist.
(b) All of the above.
(c) Scorpions and snakes.
(d) Old newspapers, magazines and other waste paper.

5. What person does Vasu bring into Nataraj's parlor?
(a) The prime minister.
(b) An animal trainer.
(c) His fiancee.
(d) A forestry official.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rangi tell Nataraj about Vasu?

2. What is the overriding emotion in Vasu's plans to shoot Kumar?

3. What does Vasu say when Sen criticizes Nehru?

4. What new problem brought on by Vasu bothers Sastri at the press?

5. What does Nataraj promise the Septuagenaraian in order to appease him?

(see the answer key)

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