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

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

3. What is a sadhu?
(a) A religious hermit.
(b) A scribe.
(c) A fortune teller.
(d) A traveling doctor.

4. How does the astrologer's wife respond to his tale of nearly killing someone?
(a) She faints.
(b) She is mad that he didn't finish the job.
(c) She is shocked.
(d) She divorces him.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How long has it taken Soma to make his statue of a god?

2. Why does the talkative man initially want the statue of Frederick Lawley?

3. What kind of contest does Rama Rao end up entering each week?

4. Where does the talkative man first try to keep his engine?

5. Who helps Dr. Raman perform an operation on Gopal?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What happens to Rama after his business goes under?

4. What happens with Rama Rao's suicide attempt?

5. What is ironic about the final name change of the street that the talkative man has his house on?

6. What vision does Ramu's mother have of him after they fight?

7. What can the god Nataraja do through dancing?

8. Why is everyone so afraid of Soma's statue of the god?

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

10. Why is Govind Singh afraid of the registered letter he gets from his former employer?

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