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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following best describes a philosophy practiced by Vasu?
(a) As civilized beings, it is up to us to prove our superiority to nature.
(b) Hard work pays off.
(c) Might is right.
(d) All of the above.

2. Which of the following best describes the relationship between Nataraj and Sastri?
(a) Sometimes Nataraj feels like the employee instead of the employer.
(b) Nataraj rules the press with an iron fist and drives Sastri hard.
(c) Sastri and Nataraj share all tasks equally.
(d) Sastri almost lives at the press because he has no family.

3. 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) He should store it differently.
(d) It is too old and completely brown.

4. How does Sen help Nataraj?
(a) He lends him money to pay the lawyer.
(b) He finds an article about the animal hospital in a newspaper.
(c) He gives him a book on elephant care.
(d) None of the above.

5. What person does Vasu bring into Nataraj's parlor?
(a) The prime minister.
(b) An animal trainer.
(c) A forestry official.
(d) His fiancee.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Nataraj get back to town?

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

3. How did Kumar come to Mempi?

4. What starts a friendly conversation between Nataraj and the tea-shop man?

5. In the beginning of chapter two, what are Nataraj and Sastri printing?

(see the answer key)

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