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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What move was taken to preserve peace between the five brothers and their families?
(a) A printing press was started to make them work together.
(b) None of the above.
(c) Nataraj's grandfother split the family up and emptied the house.
(d) The brothers were sent in different directions to learn careers.

2. In the beginning of chapter two, what are Nataraj and Sastri printing?
(a) Business cards for a taxidermist.
(b) Colour labels for K.J.'s aerated drinks.
(c) The daily newspaper.
(d) Invitations to a festival.

3. Who currently lives in the house on Kabir Street?
(a) The owners of the Star.
(b) Nataraj, his wife, and son Babu.
(c) Just Nataraj.
(d) A famous elephant trainer.

4. What is the state of the citrus tree behind the house on Kabir Street?
(a) It was a great producer, but now only occasionally produces a couple fruits.
(b) Its produces an abundant crop that tastes bitter.
(c) It is flourishing.
(d) It is withered and never bears any fruit.

5. Why does Nataraj tell Vasu he must return another day to make decisions about his printing job?
(a) He was in a hurry to leave.
(b) He didn't believe he was serious.
(c) The press machine was broken.
(d) His staff was out.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Nataraj's poet friend trying to accomplish?

2. Which of the following best describes a philosophy practiced by Vasu?

3. What misunderstanding occurs between Vasu and Nataraj?

4. What was lost when Nataraj's grandmother passed away?

5. Which of the following best describes the kind of man that Nataraj is?

(see the answer key)

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