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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Muthu comes to the press, what is his relationship with Vasu?
(a) He has only seen him a couple times.
(b) They are working together.
(c) He is researching a legal case against him.
(d) They are no longer on speaking terms.

2. What causes the delay in the procession?
(a) The police are trying to thwart Vasu.
(b) Nataraj files permits for a different route.
(c) Rangi is late to take her place in front.
(d) They go to pick up a golden headdress for Kumar.

3. Where does the police inspector hold the investigation into Vasu's death?
(a) In Vasu's apartment.
(b) None of the above.
(c) In Mempi.
(d) In Nataraj's press.

4. What does Rangi tell Nataraj when she comes to his home?
(a) Her mother needs protection.
(b) All of the above.
(c) Vasu has summoned her and she is afraid what he will do.
(d) She is concerned about Nataraj.

5. Who arrives at the last moment and is able to get Kumar to stand?
(a) Vasu.
(b) None of the above.
(c) A mahout.
(d) The doctor.

6. What is the general attitude of people towards Nataraj after Vasu's death?
(a) People soon forgot the whole affair and life went back to normal.
(b) He was a town hero.
(c) They avoided him.
(d) People said he should be taken to jail.

7. What does Nataraj try to do for the poet?
(a) Nataraj tries to convince the poet to write another book.
(b) Nataraj invites the poet to move into the attic.
(c) Nataraj tries to print a delux version of the poets book.
(d) Nataraj tries to give the poet the stuffed tiger cub.

8. What does Sastri divulge about Rangi?
(a) She was the only one that could control Vasu.
(b) She was with Vasu when he died.
(c) She knew the identity of the murderer.
(d) She killed Vasu.

9. When Muthu comes to the press, what does he ask Nataraj for help with?
(a) Finding a doctor for Kumar.
(b) Printing festival fliers.
(c) Framing Vasu.
(d) Getting into Vasu's apartment.

10. What emotion does Nataraj experience while actually printing the book for the poet?
(a) Elation.
(b) Sorrow.
(c) Irritation.
(d) Awe.

11. What does Nataraj's wife force him to do when she takes him home from the celebration?
(a) Eat and sleep.
(b) Tell her what's going on.
(c) See a doctor.
(d) Confront Vasu.

12. What was the general atmosphere of the community for days after Vasu's death?
(a) Fear and mourning.
(b) Suspicion and theorizing.
(c) Relief and subdued celebration.
(d) Blame and anger.

13. What does Rangi say about her whereabouts the night of the procession?
(a) She has many alibis because she was in the procession all night.
(b) She never saw Vasu that night.
(c) She was at home with her grandma.
(d) She had gone to Vasu when summoned and he was fine.

14. What does the chemical analysis determine about the food Rangi had left for Vasu?
(a) It was poisoned.
(b) It had killed him.
(c) It came from a local restaurant.
(d) It had no trace of poison.

15. What is the state of the arrangements the morning of the celebration?
(a) There are many things left to do and Nataraj barely has time even to wash.
(b) Various performers cancelled and the procession might not happen.
(c) Everything is finalized and Nataraj can dedicate himself to the issue of Vasu.
(d) Nataraj dumps everything on Sastri so he can get some sleep.

Short Answer Questions

1. What problem was encountered printing the poet's manuscript?

2. How does Nataraj get back to town?

3. What help does Nataraj seek from Sen?

4. How is Thanappa, the postman, different than usual the morning after the procession?

5. What does Vasu come to talk to Nataraj about?

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