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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Nataraj say about Vasu's proposal in the attic?
(a) Nataraj is against the idea.
(b) Nataraj never answers but Vasu moves in anyway.
(c) Nataraj is ecstatic about his friend having a reason to be there more often.
(d) Nataraj debates carefully and decided the extra income would be beneficial.

3. What profession did Vasu engage in earlier in life?
(a) He was a monk in an isolated monastery.
(b) He was a large game safari hunter that protected travelers as they crossed wilderness.
(c) He was a strong man that performed at markets and fairs crushing granite and bending iron.
(d) None of the above.

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

5. Who is Kumar?
(a) An elephant trainer of great repute.
(b) The mayor of Mempi.
(c) A wild elephant that has been seen around town.
(d) The temple elephant.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Nataraj was growing up, why did his uncle give him money every day?

2. Who interrupts Vasu and Nataraj's conversation? What is Vasu's reaction?

3. What advice does Nataraj receive about Vasu?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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