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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 damage does the falling tree do to Soma's beloved statue?
(a) Knocks its arm off.
(b) Knocks its head off.
(c) Shatters it completely.
(d) Knocks its toe off.

2. How long does it take Gopal to become ill?
(a) It takes him several weeks.
(b) Not very long at all; he gets sick quite suddenly.
(c) A very long time.
(d) He doesn't get ill.

3. Where does Iswaren go to see a movie?
(a) The Palace Talkies.
(b) The Metreon.
(c) The Cina Cinaplex.
(d) The Bengalore Big Screen 15.

4. How does Dr. Raman know Gopal?
(a) He doesn't know Gopal.
(b) He is his father.
(c) He is a famous movie star.
(d) They are childhood friends.

5. What does the talkative man sell for a living?
(a) Medicines.
(b) Fertilizer.
(c) Figurines.
(d) Clothes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a sadhu?

2. What does the swami want the talkative man to do to him with his engine?

3. What test taker number is Iswaren?

4. What does Gopal want to do if he is expected to die?

5. From whom does the dog initially defend the blind man?

(see the answer key)

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