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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Dr. Raman know Gopal?
(a) He is his father.
(b) He is a famous movie star.
(c) They are childhood friends.
(d) He doesn't know Gopal.

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

3. What does Gopal want to do if he is expected to die?
(a) Leave all of his money to Dr. Raman.
(b) Go out and have one last fun-filled night with some friends.
(c) Sign his last will.
(d) Say goodbye to his wife.

4. What does Soma offer to do to placate the god in lieu of damaging his beloved statue?
(a) Sacrifice his first-born son.
(b) Cut off his hands.
(c) Drown himself in a nearby river.
(d) Nothing.

5. How much money does Rama Rao win from the contest each week?
(a) 50 pounds.
(b) 5 dollars.
(c) 100 rupees.
(d) Nothing.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Iswaren die?

2. Where does the talkative man acquire his engine?

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

4. What goals does the talkative man have for himself and his music?

5. What is Kannan's usual job?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do the blind man and the dog each get out of their relationship?

2. What is the exorcist most interested in?

3. What kind of camp is Ranga taken to?

4. What acts of violence do the hippie and the cobbler confess to committing?

5. Why must Sambu meet with the tufted-beard man even though he doesn't want to?

6. Why is the talkative man unable to run over the swami?

7. What leads to Iswaren's death?

8. Why does Thanappa hide some of the mail for Ramanujan's family?

9. What act of courtesy do the wreckers extend to Velan?

10. What happens when the necklace is found in "Leela's Friend"?

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