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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Nataraj answer when Vasu asks him how many people he employs in his press?
(a) Six people.
(b) I employ several specialists.
(c) As many as I need.
(d) Just Sastri.

2. 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) The curtain is a barrier between two worlds and people are not invited to pass.
(c) Nataraj hates the curtain but Sastri insists on keeping it up for privacy.
(d) Only people on business are allowed past the curtain into the back.

3. In the beginning of chapter two, what are Nataraj and Sastri printing?
(a) The daily newspaper.
(b) Invitations to a festival.
(c) Colour labels for K.J.'s aerated drinks.
(d) Business cards for a taxidermist.

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

5. How does Vasu choose the details of the printing job he wants done?
(a) Vasu has strong likes and dislikes and knows exactly what he wants.
(b) Vasu chooses the cheapest of everthing.
(c) Vasu asks Nataraj to choose for him.
(d) Vasu chooses the most expensive of everything.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the Star?

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

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

5. Why does Nataraj tell Vasu he must return another day to make decisions about his printing job?

(see the answer key)

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