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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long does Moorthy say that the Mahatma spins every morning?
(a) 2 hours.
(b) 3 hours.
(c) 2 1/2 hours.
(d) 1 1/2 hours.

2. How many verses does the Mahabharata have?
(a) 186,384.
(b) 214,778.
(c) 48,000.
(d) 98,131.

3. In Chapter 3, why does Bhatta go to Pandit Venkateshia's house?
(a) Anniversary of his father's death.
(b) Anniversary of his mother's death.
(c) Anniversary of his grandmother's death.
(d) Anniversary of his grandfather's death.

4. From what language are the modern Indian languages derived?
(a) Marathi.
(b) Bengali.
(c) Sanskrit.
(d) Hindu.

5. At what estate does Bade Khan get a hut to live in?
(a) Cotton.
(b) Plantain.
(c) Rice.
(d) Coffee.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the demon want that Kenchamma killed?

2. In Chapter 4, over what mountain does the day dawn?

3. Who hits Moorthy with a lathi in Chapter 6?

4. In Chapter 6, by which tin shed do villagers gather to see Moorthy?

5. In Chapter 4, what is Pariah Tippa doing when Moorthy passes by?

(see the answer key)

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