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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. From whom does the blind man get the rope that he uses on the dog?
(a) A family member.
(b) The old woman.
(c) A fellow merchant.
(d) The dog himself.

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

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

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

5. In what region is the village the talkative man goes to visit when he encounters the tiger?
(a) The desert region.
(b) The Bengalore region.
(c) The mountain region.
(d) The Mempi region.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Where is Rajam Iyer's train headed?

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

5. Who is the author of "Malgudi Days"?

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