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

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

3. What does the sadhu first request of the talkative man?
(a) Food.
(b) Shelter.
(c) Books.
(d) Money.

4. What goals does the talkative man have for himself and his music?
(a) To get his vision back.
(b) To play with Yo Yo Ma one day.
(c) To become rich and famous.
(d) Just to play at the village temple.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Govind Singh retire?

2. How does Iswaren die?

3. How does Dr. Raman know Gopal?

4. How long has it taken Soma to make his statue of a god?

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

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