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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What makes Vasu change and become soft and agreeable?
(a) When everyone compliments him.
(b) The presence of an official.
(c) When Nataraj threatens to evict him.
(d) The presence of women.

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

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

5. Who arrives at the last moment and is able to get Kumar to stand?
(a) A mahout.
(b) Vasu.
(c) The doctor.
(d) None of the above.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is a phrase used to describe Vasu?

2. What are the dynamics between Vasu and the poet?

3. What profession did Vasu engage in earlier in life?

4. What does Nataraj see in Vasu's room?

5. Where is the village of Mempi?

(see the answer key)

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