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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Dr. Kishen?
(a) Sambu's mother's doctor.
(b) Sambu's tutor.
(c) Sambu's professional name.
(d) The president of the nearby university where Sambu wants to go.

2. What is the town fair like?
(a) It is filthy and suspicious.
(b) It is dangerous and violent.
(c) It is quiet and deserted.
(d) It is loud and very wild.

3. Who discovers Selvi?
(a) Rohan.
(b) Lohan.
(c) Johan.
(d) Mohan.

4. What was the hippie in his younger years?
(a) A soldier.
(b) A teacher.
(c) He's never really had a job.
(d) A doctor.

5. What is Rao's favorite part of the day?
(a) His shower.
(b) His afternoon nap.
(c) His huge dinner.
(d) When he gets to garden.

6. Where does Ranga's family live?
(a) He doesn't have a family.
(b) In a village 25 miles away.
(c) In a houseboat.
(d) With him in the apartment.

7. Why was Rao forced to retire?
(a) His boss was going crazy.
(b) He was rumored to be taking bribes.
(c) He made too many mistakes.
(d) He just got too old.

8. How many surviving children does Ranga have?
(a) 1.
(b) 8.
(c) 9.
(d) 7.

9. What job is Sidda hired by Mr. Sivasanker to do?
(a) Tend to his gardens.
(b) Watch his 5-year-old daughter.
(c) Paint his house.
(d) Teach him how to read.

10. How many rupees is Ranga offered to go with the man in the yellow car?
(a) 300.
(b) 1000.
(c) 30.
(d) 100.

11. What kinds of crimes is the landlord accused of doing?
(a) Burglary.
(b) Crimes against a woman.
(c) Murder.
(d) Theft.

12. Who does Ramu's mother want him to marry?
(a) His cousin.
(b) A girl who just moved from Thailand to his neighborhood.
(c) The neighbor's daughter.
(d) His niece.

13. How does Selvi hear of her mother's death?
(a) From someone on the street.
(b) From the newspaper.
(c) She never hears about it.
(d) She is doing the TV broadcast when the news comes across her desk.

14. What does Raman buy to try to win affection from the lost child?
(a) A puppy.
(b) A tiny car.
(c) A balloon.
(d) Cotton candy.

15. What is Sidda accused of stealing?
(a) A necklace.
(b) Peaches from the trees.
(c) Money.
(d) Shoes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Near what landmark does Ramu fall asleep after a fight with his mother?

2. What has happened to Naga?

3. What has happened to Sambu's father?

4. What does the landlord use as a burglar alarm?

5. How old is Sambu?

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