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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Forty-Five a Month, Out of Business.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Govind Singh retire?
(a) Because his hearing and vision are both declining.
(b) Because his hearing is declining.
(c) Because his vision is declining.
(d) None of these answers is correct.

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

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

4. What kind of clothing does the astrologer wear when he is first introduced in the novel?
(a) Bright colors.
(b) Rags.
(c) Just a towel, since he just got out of the shower.
(d) A dress.

5. What musical instrument did the talkative man play in his youth?
(a) The flute.
(b) The piano.
(c) The lyre.
(d) The guitar.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is the name of the teacher Swami complains about?

4. What does the talkative man hit accidentally with his engine?

5. How does Dr. Raman know Gopal?

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