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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 reason does Swami give his dad for not wanting to go to school?
(a) He might get attacked by tigers on the way.
(b) He hasn't done his homework.
(c) He is afraid of the punishment for being late.
(d) He fears the bus driver.

2. What test taker number is Iswaren?
(a) 2,000.
(b) 2.
(c) 501.
(d) 120.

3. What is the tiger known for?
(a) Talking to people in their dreams.
(b) Eating humans.
(c) Foreshadowing death.
(d) Being lucky.

4. Who does the newcomer on the train force to move?
(a) A police officer.
(b) A crying baby.
(c) A sleeping man.
(d) An old woman.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What skill does Iyer lie to the newcomer on the train about having?

2. What is Soma's regular job?

3. How does Dr. Raman feel about nature?

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

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

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