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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. How long has it taken Soma to make his statue of a god?
(a) 50 years.
(b) 5 years.
(c) 5 months.
(d) 15 years.

2. Who is the author of "Malgudi Days"?
(a) R. K. Narayan.
(b) J. D. Salinger.
(c) J. K. Rowling.
(d) P. R. Goldsmith.

3. What kinds of comments does the newcomer on the train have for his fellow passengers?
(a) Friendly and helpful.
(b) Confusing and weird.
(c) Wise and insightful.
(d) Rude and nasty.

4. How does Dr. Raman feel about nature?
(a) This is a trick question; Dr. Raman never talks about nature.
(b) That it will take its course one way or the other.
(c) That the idea of nature is pure silliness.
(d) That he can control it.

5. Why does Shanta's teacher let her go home early?
(a) Because her father still hasn't paid her tuition bill.
(b) She has a note from her mother.
(c) She doesn't; Shanta just slips out.
(d) She can tell she is agitated.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does the talkative man reach the village with the tiger?

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

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

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

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