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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. How does the talkative man first try to move the engine?
(a) With elephants and muscle power.
(b) With magic.
(c) With music.
(d) With keys, even though they are the wrong ones.

2. What ailment does Swami try to use to stay home from school?
(a) A bad cold.
(b) A sore throat.
(c) A headache.
(d) A tummy ache.

3. Why does Govind Singh retire?
(a) Because his vision is declining.
(b) None of these answers is correct.
(c) Because his hearing and vision are both declining.
(d) Because his hearing is declining.

4. What happens to Soma's house after he shows people the statue?
(a) His house is hit by lightning.
(b) Nothing.
(c) His house is hit by a flash flood.
(d) His house falls into the Earth after an earthquake.

5. What exam does Iswaren have a problem passing?
(a) The physical exam.
(b) The Intermediate level exam.
(c) The French language exam.
(d) The college entrance exam (SAT).

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Iswaren die?

2. In what region is the village the talkative man goes to visit when he encounters the tiger?

3. What damage does the falling tree do to Soma's beloved statue?

4. What is a sadhu?

5. How does Dr. Raman know Gopal?

(see the answer key)

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