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

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

3. What does Shanta plan to wear to the movies?
(a) Rainboots.
(b) Pants.
(c) Her best clothes.
(d) Her school uniform.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does the newcomer on the train force to move?

2. What skill does Iyer lie to the newcomer on the train about having?

3. What kinds of comments does the newcomer on the train have for his fellow passengers?

4. What does the sadhu first request of the talkative man?

5. What piece of mail does Thanappa hide?

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