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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Raju's father get permission to do at the railway?
(a) Polish the trains.
(b) Ride for free.
(c) Pass out newspapers.
(d) Open a shop at the station.

2. How did Raju's mother feel about his new job?
(a) She was displeased with him.
(b) She was glad he found his calling.
(c) She agreed to support any choice he made.
(d) She was afraid for his safety.

3. What was Raju's punishment from his father?
(a) He had to attend school.
(b) He had to leave India for a month.
(c) He was slapped by his father.
(d) He had to go without dinner.

4. Which perspective is used to tell the story at the beginning of Chapter 4?
(a) Velan's view.
(b) Raju's present tense view.
(c) The omniscient narrator.
(d) Raju's past tense view.

5. Who do the children convince to accompany them to the temple?
(a) The village elders.
(b) The village officials.
(c) Children from a neighboring village.
(d) Their parents.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Rosie and Marco stay?

2. Who convinced Marco to stay when he and Rosie were arguing?

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

4. Who is most "impressed by the grandeur of the whole thing"?

5. Where did Marco spend his time?

(see the answer key)

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