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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Raju manage Nalini's career?
(a) He was fierce and scared Nalini from straying.
(b) He arrived at each performance with flowers to boost Nalini's confidence.
(c) He was controlling and tried to keep her away from others.
(d) He promoted her constantly because he wanted the best for her.

2. What job at the railway did Raju inherit in Chapter 3?
(a) Directing passengers.
(b) Driving a train.
(c) Sweeping the station floor.
(d) Running the station shop.

3. What is Raju's favorite season?
(a) The rainy season.
(b) The dry season.
(c) The planting season.
(d) The harvesting season.

4. How much did the groom offer to pay Raju's father to keep the equipment?
(a) 100 rupees.
(b) 75 rupees.
(c) 50 rupees.
(d) 125 rupees.

5. What explanation did Raju give for his father's behavior towards the station master?
(a) The station master seemed to sneak around the station.
(b) The station master didn't speak to any natives.
(c) The station master offered praise and raises on a whim.
(d) The station master determined who could have a shop at the station.

Short Answer Questions

1. What reaction did Raju's parents have to the life decision he made?

2. How many trains entered the railway station daily?

3. What new habit did Raju take up during Nalini's career?

4. Why does Raju change his reaction to the gifts at this point from how he responded in the beginning of the novel?

5. What bothered Raju about Nalini's business?

(see the answer key)

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