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The Man-Eater of Malgudi | Quiz

R. K. Narayan
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The Man-Eater of Malgudi | Quiz

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1)

What does Nataraj suddenly fear when Vasu carelessly answers his request for money? (from Chapter 4)

That Vasu had forgotten that they were friends.
That he wouln't make it home in time for his appointment.
That he would starve to death.
That maybe Vasu was abducting him for ransom.
2)

What is the general attitude of people towards Nataraj after Vasu's death? (from Chapter 12)

People said he should be taken to jail.
They avoided him.
He was a town hero.
People soon forgot the whole affair and life went back to normal.
3)

What does Vasu bring back to the building with him all the time after he starts going to the forest? (from Chapter 5)

Animals he has shot.
Friends to discuss tiger hunting.
People to look at and make offers on the stuffed tiger.
Big game hunters.
4)

How does Nataraj return to Malgudi from Mempi? (from Chapter 4)

The tea-shop man gets him a ride with a relative.
Vasu drives him back.
By taxi.
An eight hour bus ride on credit.
5)

Nataraj denies that Vasu is a tenant, but claims he is what? (from Chapter 5)

A murderer.
A demon.
A friend.
An invader.
6)

What does Nataraj promise the Septuagenaraian in order to appease him? (from Chapter 6)

To have Vasu evicted.
To get a new puppy for his grandson.
To speak to Vasu.
To propose a law against guns.
7)

What does the chemical analysis determine about the food Rangi had left for Vasu? (from Chapter 12)

It was poisoned.
It came from a local restaurant.
It had killed him.
It had no trace of poison.
8)

Who is still good friends with Nataraj after Vasu's death? (from Chapter 12)

Muthu.
Sen.
Sastri.
Rangi.
9)

What is Nataraj's reaction to the problem the septuagenarian presents? (from Chapter 6)

Nataraj tells him that it's not his problem.
Nataraj vows to help him.
Nataraj is deeply moved by the old man's plight.
Nataraj wishes he would just go away.
10)

When Nataraj was growing up, why did his uncle give him money every day? (from Chapter 5)

To buy mice for the pet eagle.
To make a donation to the goddess for the sacred animals.
To buy sugar to feed the ants.
To buy bullets to scare away the crows and squirrels.
11)

When does Rangi come to visit Nataraj? (from Chapter 9)

In the morning when she is leaving Vasu's room.
During the celebration.
Right before the parade.
At night while he is printing and the rest are sleeping.
12)

How does Vasu explain the stuffed hyena? (from Chapter 6)

Vasu claims to have shot the hyena on the street in front of the house.
Vasu claims the stuffed hyena belongs to Nataraj.
Vasu claims the stuffed hyena was a give from his master.
Vasu says the hyena came from another forest years ago.
13)

Who does Nataraj run into that helps him with his situation? (from Chapter 5)

The tea-shop man.
The adjournment lawyer for whom he printed wedding invitations.
The forestry official.
The police inspector he met on the bus.
14)

What sends Nataraj scurrying out of Vasu's room as the procession passes? (from Chapter 10)

An alarm clock.
Concern for the crowd below.
The horror at what he just did.
Vasu's rage.
15)

What does Nataraj see in Vasu's room? (from Chapter 4)

Decaying skins piled in a corner.
The tiger skin laid out and ready for stuffing.
The head of an elephant.
Many stuffed animals, including his own cat.
16)

What does Vasu leave in Nataraj's possession after their discussion about money? (from Chapter 8)

His purse.
A stack of crisp hundredd rupee bills.
A letter from his bank.
His car.
17)

What is Nataraj's intent when he goes up to Vasu's room when the procession is about to come by? (from Chapter 10)

To reason with Vasu.
To attract attention so all may see who murdered Kumar.
To kill Vasu.
To light a fire in the attic that will make is impossible for Vasu to stay there.
18)

How does Nataraj get back to town? (from Chapter 7)

He is given a lift by the doctor.
He rides on Kumar with the mahout.
Vasu offers him a ride.
Another eight hour bus ride.
19)

What was the general atmosphere of the community for days after Vasu's death? (from Chapter 11)

Fear and mourning.
Suspicion and theorizing.
Relief and subdued celebration.
Blame and anger.
20)

What does Nataraj say was the greatest damage caused by the man-eater? (from Chapter 12)

He took sacred animals from the world.
He destroyed Nataraj's name, friendships, and world.
He brought suspicion into Malgudi.
He caused fear in those of good heart.
21)

How does Sastri change the conversation with the septuagenarian? (from Chapter 6)

Sastri knows more of the story and shares his insight.
Sastri demands action.
Sastri tells the old man to leave the building.
Sastri mentions Vasu as the possible offender.
22)

What date do Nataraj and Sastri choose for the celebration? (from Chapter 8)

The not so good day.
The only day the press had off.
Kumar's birthday.
The good day.
23)

What stories does Sastri tell Nataraj? (from Chapter 6)

Sastri tells stories of how rakshasas bring down those of great might.
Sastri tells stories about how to kill a rakshasa.
Sastri tells Nataraj about the falls of many seemingly invincible rakshasas.
Sastri tells stories about men who don't know their own powers.
24)

What undertaking does Vasu take over from the unwilling Nataraj for the celebration? (from Chapter 8)

Providing security.
Finding entertainment.
Collecting money.
Gathering a crowd.
25)

What does the tea-shop man carefully tend in Mempi? (from Chapter 4)

The shrine of the goddess protecting drivers.
His tea plantation.
The animal population in the forest.
A tame tiger kept in a kennel.
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