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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What problem does the septuagenarian bring to Nataraj?
(a) His grandson's dog had been shot.
(b) He is trying to rent a room in his home but no-one will rent near Vasu.
(c) He is afraid of Vasu's violence.
(d) The odor of Vasu's work is hurting his lungs.

2. How does Sastri change the conversation with the septuagenarian?
(a) Sastri demands action.
(b) Sastri knows more of the story and shares his insight.
(c) Sastri tells the old man to leave the building.
(d) Sastri mentions Vasu as the possible offender.

3. What does Nataraj say he should have done if he cared for a peaceful existence?
(a) Run the printing press by himself.
(b) Negotiate with his family.
(c) Reject Vasu on the first day.
(d) Close his parlour.

4. What does Nataraj worry Vasu will do?
(a) Take Babu hostage for ransom.
(b) Shoot more sacred animals just to make Nataraj angry.
(c) Legally take the attic from him.
(d) Bring live animals back to the attic.

5. What problem was encountered printing the poet's manuscript?
(a) They had misplaced the original manuscript.
(b) They ran out of black ink and had to use magenta.
(c) They did not have the special binding to present the work to the temple.
(d) They ran out of the letters K and R.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Sen and the poet react when Vasu comes into the parlor?

2. What is a rakshasa?

3. How does Nataraj gain leverage in negotiations with the old moslem?

4. What is the state of the arrangements the morning of the celebration?

5. What does Nataraj wonder about his wife and Babu on the day of the celebration?

(see the answer key)

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