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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Raju do with the gift Velan gives him as an offering?
(a) Refuses to accept it.
(b) Accepts it with gratitude.
(c) Throws it in the river.
(d) Turns it over to the gods.

2. What was Rosie's passion?
(a) Dance.
(b) Writing.
(c) Music.
(d) Classical Art.

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

4. How did Raju intervene between Rosie and Marco?
(a) He drove them apart.
(b) He smoothed things out between them.
(c) He took sides and instigated a fight.
(d) He showed them the best in each other.

5. Why does Raju change his reaction to the gifts at this point from how he responded in the beginning of the novel?
(a) He is desperate for money.
(b) He is embarrassed by the gifts.
(c) He wants the villagers to think he has very little so they will bring more.
(d) He thinks the gifts are beneath him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to the cattle when the village conditions change?

2. How did Marco view Raju?

3. What did Raju lose track of while spending time with Rosie?

4. Where were Rosie's books kept?

5. Why will the children not go to the temple?

(see the answer key)

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