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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What makes Vasu change and become soft and agreeable?
(a) When everyone compliments him.
(b) When Nataraj threatens to evict him.
(c) The presence of an official.
(d) The presence of women.

2. Does Nataraj have a family of his own?
(a) Yes, he has a wife and a son.
(b) Yes, his four sons have recently married.
(c) No, he was raised an orphan and never married.
(d) No, his closest family is a brother that lives nearby.

3. What is the first action of Vasu in The Man-eater of Malgudi?
(a) The first action of Vasu is to threaten Nataraj.
(b) The first action of Vasu is to show Nataraj a selection of his work.
(c) The first action of Vasu is to barge through the curtain, violating the traditions of Nataraj's press.
(d) The first action of Vasu is to order a large printing job.

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

5. What does the old Moslem tell Nataraj about his paper?
(a) It is too old and completely brown.
(b) He does not want it.
(c) He should store it differently.
(d) It is the best in the neighborhood.

Short Answer Questions

1. What profession did Vasu engage in earlier in life?

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

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

4. What move was taken to preserve peace between the five brothers and their families?

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

(see the answer key)

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