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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Nataraj's reaction to the problem the septuagenarian presents?
(a) Nataraj wishes he would just go away.
(b) Nataraj vows to help him.
(c) Nataraj tells him that it's not his problem.
(d) Nataraj is deeply moved by the old man's plight.

2. What does the old Moslem tell Nataraj about his paper?
(a) He does not want it.
(b) It is the best in the neighborhood.
(c) It is too old and completely brown.
(d) He should store it differently.

3. What does Nataraj have stashed away up in his attic that he wishes to be rid of?
(a) Old newspapers, magazines and other waste paper.
(b) All of the above.
(c) Scorpions and snakes.
(d) Several animals stuffed by a taxidermist.

4. What makes Vasu change and become soft and agreeable?
(a) The presence of an official.
(b) When Nataraj threatens to evict him.
(c) The presence of women.
(d) When everyone compliments him.

5. Which of the following best describes Vasu's presence in the parlor?
(a) Argumentative and intellectual.
(b) Dominating and loud.
(c) Fun and rambuctious.
(d) Uncomfortable and awkward.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nataraj say he should have done if he cared for a peaceful existence?

2. How does Vasu end up in Nataraj's attic?

3. How do the poet, Sastri, and Nataraj spend the night prior to the parade?

4. How does Sastri change the conversation with the septuagenarian?

5. What does Nataraj promise the Septuagenaraian in order to appease him?

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