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The Guide Quiz

R. K. Narayan
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The Guide Quiz

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1)

What did Raju begin selling in the railway shop? (from Chapter 4)

Guide books.
Umbrellas.
Train tickets.
Used school books.
2)

Who arrives at the temple during Raju's hunger strike? (from Chapter 11)

His mother.
The press.
Nalini.
Marco.
3)

What nickname did Raju have at the railway? (from Chapter 5)

Railway Raju.
Raju of the Rails.
Railway Raj.
Rail-Raj.
4)

Who do the children convince to accompany them to the temple? (from Chapter 4)

Children from a neighboring village.
The village officials.
The village elders.
Their parents.
5)

Where did Rosie and Marco stay? (from Chapter 5)

In room 67.
In room 74.
In room 28.
In room 32.
6)

What does Raju tell the villagers to do about the new conditions in the village? (from Chapter 6)

Pray harder.
There is nothing they can do.
Bring more offerings.
Chant at the temple.
7)

How does Velan respond to hearing the truth about Raju? (from Chapter 11)

He feels deeply betrayed.
He is shocked into disbelief.
He riots against the Swami.
He is unswayed in his devotion.
8)

What is found in the crocodile? (from Chapter 11)

Ten thousand rupees.
A medal.
Jewelry.
An heirloom.
9)

What does Raju notice around the temple? (from Chapter 6)

The villagers are ill.
The river rises to a record high.
It becomes increasingly muggy.
It fails to rain.
10)

Who gave Raju his nickname? (from Chapter 5)

His father.
The station master.
The travelers.
Himself.
11)

What role did Raju's uncle play in the family? (from Chapter 8)

He cleaned up after the family.
He bought homes for all of the children.
He was the black sheep of the family.
He handled all of the family's affairs.
12)

How much money does the cattle herder earn? (from Chapter 6)

4 annas a month per home.
4 annas a week per home.
A total of 4 annas a week.
A total of 4 annas a month.
13)

What did Raju promise his mother when he took on his new job? (from Chapter 5)

He would always provide for her.
He would still look after the railway shop.
She could visit him at his new job.
She would never have to worry again.
14)

Who was Raju's assistant? (from Chapter 9)

Mani.
Indyana.
Alexander.
Jabar.
15)

What does Raju's role become at the temple? (from Chapter 4)

Keeping order in the temple.
Teaching the children when the school master is away.
Praying in silence for long periods of time.
Teaching the parents about life and spiritual matters.
16)

How did Raju propose raising money to pay the creditor? (from Chapter 8)

He suggested making money from Rosie's dancing.
He suggested robbing the station master.
He suggested selling his home.
He suggested getting a job at the barber shop.
17)

What did Raju receive in the mail that he tried to keep from Nalini? (from Chapter 9)

A copy of Marco's book.
A set of blackmail pictures.
Divorce papers from Marco.
A poor review of Nalini's performance.
18)

What was Marco's view of Rosie's passion? (from Chapter 7)

He was bored by it.
He thought it was nice but unnecessary.
He forbid it.
He encouraged it.
19)

What sentence did Raju receive at his trial? (from Chapter 10)

Two months in prison and one year probation.
Two years in prison.
Two months in prison.
Two years in prison with six months of community service.
20)

What kills the crocodile? (from Chapter 11)

A hunter.
Dehydration.
Raju.
Disease.
21)

What is Raju's favorite season? (from Chapter 6)

The dry season.
The harvesting season.
The planting season.
The rainy season.
22)

What was Raju's fate after he became preoccupied with Rosie? (from Chapter 7)

He lost his business.
He lost all other relationships.
He finally found peace.
He was assaulted by Marco.
23)

Who offers Raju an update on the village violence? (from Chapter 6)

Velan's nephew.
Velan's sister.
Velan's brother.
Velan's uncle.
24)

Who did Raju ask for a loan to pay the creditor? (from Chapter 8)

His mother.
Rosie.
Gaffur.
His uncle.
25)

What business decision did Raju make after his father passed? (from Chapter 4)

He closed the hut shop.
He expanded the current shop.
He opened another shop.
He hired more help.
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