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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Blind Dog, Fellow-Feeling.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of marriage does Ramanujan want for Kamakshi?
(a) An expensive one.
(b) An arranged one.
(c) One that will allow him to travel on a boat.
(d) One that pays off all of his debts.

2. How does the astrologer's wife respond to his tale of nearly killing someone?
(a) She faints.
(b) She is mad that he didn't finish the job.
(c) She is shocked.
(d) She divorces him.

3. Who has the physical advantage between Iyer and the newcomer on the train?
(a) Iyer.
(b) This is a trick question because we never learn about their physical appearance or size.
(c) The newcomer.
(d) They are about even.

4. What piece of mail does Thanappa hide?
(a) A bill from the government.
(b) A video from an old boyfriend.
(c) A letter about a sick uncle.
(d) A note from the hospital.

5. How does the blind man initially befriend the dog?
(a) He gives it toys.
(b) He puts a blanket on it.
(c) He gives it a bath.
(d) He gives it food.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many stories are in "Malgudi Days"?

2. Who is Ramanujan?

3. How long has Thanapa been a mailman when he is first introduced in the text?

4. Where does Govind Singh work?

5. What man comes to see the astrologer as he is just about to close down for the night?

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