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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who is looking for Raju at the end of Chapter 2?
(a) Velan.
(b) The sheep herder's uncle.
(c) The temple gardener.
(d) Rosie.

3. What does Raju's role become at the temple?
(a) Teaching the parents about life and spiritual matters.
(b) Keeping order in the temple.
(c) Teaching the children when the school master is away.
(d) Praying in silence for long periods of time.

4. What industrial progress was finally made in Chapter 3?
(a) An assembly line began in the factory.
(b) Cars made an appearance in the streets.
(c) The cotton gin was used.
(d) The railway was finished.

5. Who offers Raju an update on the village violence?
(a) Velan's brother.
(b) Velan's nephew.
(c) Velan's sister.
(d) Velan's uncle.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Velan's sister claim Raju has to do to change someone?

2. Why does Raju stay involved with the villagers?

3. Who did Raju tell Nalini to visit when she met with him?

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

5. Who does Raju say should attempt a hunger strike to return the rains?

(see the answer key)

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