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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Such Perfection, Father's Help.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After he retires, what does Govind Singh receive each month from his employer?
(a) A small pension.
(b) A box of stationery.
(c) A bushel of apples.
(d) A bus pass.

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

3. How many stories are in "Malgudi Days"?
(a) 1.
(b) 58.
(c) 32.
(d) 8

4. What skill does Iyer lie to the newcomer on the train about having?
(a) Ju-jitsu.
(b) Karate.
(c) Sharpshooting.
(d) Tae Kwon Do.

5. What does the old man end up using to leash the dog by the end of the story?
(a) A metal chain.
(b) He never gets to leash the dog again because it runs away.
(c) A leash made of horse hair.
(d) A leather leash.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does the blind man initially befriend the dog?

3. What does Swami's father write a letter complaining about?

4. Who has the physical advantage between Iyer and the newcomer on the train?

5. Why does Govind Singh retire?

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