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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What emotion does Nataraj experience while actually printing the book for the poet?
(a) Irritation.
(b) Awe.
(c) Sorrow.
(d) Elation.

2. What does Nataraj wonder about his wife and Babu on the day of the celebration?
(a) If they appreciate all the work he did.
(b) All of the above.
(c) If he should make them stay home so they will be safe.
(d) If Vasu might kidnap them and hold them ransom.

3. What does Nataraj admire about Vasu even when they are no longer friends?
(a) His work ethic and success as a taxidermist.
(b) His strength of character and ability to pursue his own will.
(c) His independence.
(d) His confidence in the face of danger.

4. What does Nataraj tell Vasu's friend about the printing job?
(a) To make careful final revisions and then bring it back.
(b) That he needs to be paid up front.
(c) That there is a long waiting period to get things printed.
(d) That it will be expensive to print.

5. Which of the following does Vasu accuse Nataraj of?
(a) Setting the forestry officer on him.
(b) Pretending to be his friend when he was not.
(c) Stealing some of his merchandise.
(d) Turning the neighbors against him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a rakshasa?

2. What does Nataraj say about Vasu's proposal in the attic?

3. What does Nataraj have stashed away up in his attic that he wishes to be rid of?

4. What is Nataraj's reaction to the problem the septuagenarian presents?

5. What does Rangi tell Nataraj about Vasu?

(see the answer key)

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