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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Snake-Song, Engine Trouble.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Dr. Raman known for?
(a) For helping the poor, even if they can't pay.
(b) For being direct with his patients.
(c) For overbilling people.
(d) For the figurines he has in his office.

2. In what region is the village the talkative man goes to visit when he encounters the tiger?
(a) The Bengalore region.
(b) The desert region.
(c) The mountain region.
(d) The Mempi region.

3. What does the talkative man hit accidentally with his engine?
(a) A compound wall.
(b) The side of the library.
(c) Someone's house.
(d) His own house.

4. From whom does the dog initially defend the blind man?
(a) A group of thugs.
(b) The corrupt police.
(c) His abusive wife.
(d) An abusive teenager.

5. What does the talkative man lecture the villagers on?
(a) How his medicines can cure all kinds of ills.
(b) How to use fertilizer.
(c) What his figurines represent.
(d) Why his clothes are semi-waterproof.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Iswaren's family think about his passing the exam?

2. How many times has Iswaren failed his exam?

3. What does Govind Singh do in his free time in retirement?

4. Who has the physical advantage between Iyer and the newcomer on the train?

5. Who tells Soma that he must damage his statue?

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