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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Nataraj denies that Vasu is a tenant, but claims he is what?
(a) An invader.
(b) A murderer.
(c) A demon.
(d) A friend.

3. Who gives Nataraj cold looks when he runs into them on the street?
(a) The owners of the Star.
(b) His extended family.
(c) The girl he spurned at the market.
(d) The politicians.

4. What does Nataraj do early every morning?
(a) None of the above.
(b) Visit the elephant.
(c) Collect news stories for the paper.
(d) Bathe and wash his clothes in the river.

5. How is Vasu at keeping his appointment?
(a) He misses the time agreed on for him to return, but shows up fifteen days later.
(b) He arrives early.
(c) He keeps his engagements.
(d) He demands an appointment immediately the first time he wanders in.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the office that Nataraj must visit?

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

3. What does Sen like to discuss?

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

5. What happened during the time Nataraj was studying at the Albert Mission?

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