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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7-9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Rachanna doing when Moorthy sees him by the veranda in Chapter 8?
(a) Reading.
(b) Eating.
(c) Sharpening scissors.
(d) Sharpening his sickle.

2. How old is the man Bhatta thinks would make a good bridegroom in Chapter 9?
(a) 41.
(b) 29.
(c) 32.
(d) 34.

3. How many saris does Moorthy tell Nanjamm she can have if she begins spinning?
(a) 2 every 6 months.
(b) 1 every 6 months.
(c) 2 every month.
(d) 1 every month.

4. In Chapter 3, who is First Brahmin?
(a) Rangamma.
(b) Narsamma.
(c) Bhatta.
(d) Ramanna.

5. What is the fee to join the Congress of All India in Chapter 8?
(a) 5 annas or 2,200 yards of yarn.
(b) 4 annas or 2,000 yards of yarn.
(c) 3 annas or 1,500 yards of yarn.
(d) 2 annas or 900 yards of yarn.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Moorthy plan to fast in Chapter 7?

2. After Moorthy is hit with a lathi in Chapter 6, where is Bade Khan khit with a lathi?

3. In Chapter 4, who does Narsamma spit at after yelling at Moorthy?

4. In Chapter 2, how many charkas does Post-office Suryanarayana take when Moorthy is giving them away?

5. In Chapter 3, how does Savithramma die?

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