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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Vasu end up in Nataraj's attic?
(a) He is looking for Nataraj.
(b) He is curious and goes up when Nataraj is not looking.
(c) He goes up to try to get rid of the scorpions and snakes.
(d) He goes up to inspect the paper with the old moslem.

3. Which of the following best describes the feelings of the poet about Vasu?
(a) Admiring.
(b) Scornful.
(c) Intimidated.
(d) Jealous.

4. Who comes and wants to ask Nataraj questions about Vasu?
(a) The forestry officer.
(b) The adjournment lawyer.
(c) The septuagenarian.
(d) The police inspector.

5. Who interrupts Vasu and Nataraj's conversation? What is Vasu's reaction?
(a) Sastri interrupts them, and Vasu yells at him.
(b) Babu, Nataraj's son interrupts them, and Vasu brushes him off.
(c) A woman interrupts them, and Vasu falls respectfully silent when she approaches.
(d) The poet interrupts them, and Vasu ignores him.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Nataraj return to Malgudi from Mempi?

2. How does Vasu choose the details of the printing job he wants done?

3. Which of the following best describes Vasu's presence in the parlor?

4. What does Nataraj answer when Vasu asks him how many people he employs in his press?

5. What is the animal hospital like?

(see the answer key)

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