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

2. How does Nataraj feel about people coming through the blue curtain into the back of the press?
(a) The curtain is a barrier between two worlds and people are not invited to pass.
(b) Nataraj hates the curtain but Sastri insists on keeping it up for privacy.
(c) The curtain is often left open for conversation and light to pass.
(d) Only people on business are allowed past the curtain into the back.

3. What does Nataraj think about Vasu's friend's printing job?
(a) None of the above.
(b) The rules were clearly being printed for Vasu's benefit.
(c) The book contained most of the sentiments Vasu missed in life.
(d) The festival would be poorly attended.

4. What does Vasu do in the village of Mempi?
(a) Summon the elephant with a great horn.
(b) Defend the village homes from the prowling tiger.
(c) Jump into his jeep and head into the jungle, leaving Nataraj stranded.
(d) Buy Nataraj a whole feast.

5. Why was the printing job Nataraj was working on when Vasu takes him away urgent?
(a) The daily edition had to be printed early in the day.
(b) The order was already late.
(c) It was for a very influential person.
(d) The wedding was in two weeks.