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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) Hard work pays off.
(b) All of the above.
(c) Might is right.
(d) As civilized beings, it is up to us to prove our superiority to nature.

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

3. What starts a friendly conversation between Nataraj and the tea-shop man?
(a) The feast that Vasu has paid for.
(b) None of the above.
(c) The tea-shop man needs to print some fliers.
(d) Both have been slighted by Vasu.

4. What does Vasu bring with him when he returns from Mempi?
(a) The tea-shop man.
(b) The head of a tiger.
(c) The printing order from the tea-shop man.
(d) Invitations to a procession with an elephant.

5. How does Vasu explain the stuffed hyena?
(a) Vasu claims to have shot the hyena on the street in front of the house.
(b) Vasu claims the stuffed hyena was a give from his master.
(c) Vasu claims the stuffed hyena belongs to Nataraj.
(d) Vasu says the hyena came from another forest years ago.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How long does Vasu say the jeep ride he takes Nataraj on will take?

3. Why was Nataraj a little disappointed that Vasu was not drunk during the jeep ride to Mempi?

4. How does Nataraj return to Malgudi from Mempi?

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

(see the answer key)

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