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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Vasu end up in Nataraj's attic?
(a) He goes up to try to get rid of the scorpions and snakes.
(b) He goes up to inspect the paper with the old moslem.
(c) He is curious and goes up when Nataraj is not looking.
(d) He is looking for Nataraj.

2. Which of the following best describes the feelings of the poet about Vasu?
(a) Jealous.
(b) Intimidated.
(c) Scornful.
(d) Admiring.

3. What is Nataraj's poet friend trying to accomplish?
(a) Nataraj's poet friend wants Nataraj to marry his sister.
(b) Nataraj's poet friend is determined to prove Nataraj has no family.
(c) Nataraj's poet friend is documenting the life of the town in poems.
(d) Nataraj's poet friend is writing the life of Krishna is monsyllabic verse.

4. What did Vasu hear about when they reached Mempi?
(a) There was a wild elephant nearby in the jungle.
(b) The forestry service was taking the week off.
(c) Several poachers had been shot and killed.
(d) There had been a tiger prowling through town the previous night.

5. How does Vasu choose the details of the printing job he wants done?
(a) Vasu has strong likes and dislikes and knows exactly what he wants.
(b) Vasu chooses the most expensive of everything.
(c) Vasu chooses the cheapest of everthing.
(d) Vasu asks Nataraj to choose for him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nataraj have stashed away up in his attic that he wishes to be rid of?

2. What does Nataraj do early every morning?

3. What does Nataraj see in Vasu's room?

4. What does Nataraj think about Vasu's friend's printing job?

5. Which of the following best describes Vasu's presence in the parlor?

(see the answer key)

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