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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Nataraj cope with K.J.?
(a) Nataraj has Sastri tell K.J. that Nataraj hasn't been in the press for two days.
(b) Nataraj presents a bill to K.J. for overdue services.
(c) Nataraj asks K.J. for a donation towards the festival, and he gets uncomfortable and leaves.
(d) Nataraj returns K.J.'s money and tells him to take his business elsewhere.

2. What had lived before in the house on Kabir street?
(a) A taxidermist.
(b) Nataraj's extended family, consisting of four uncles and their families.
(c) A wealthy family that wanted Nataraj to marry their daughter.
(d) The owner of the Star.

3. Where is the village of Mempi?
(a) All of the above.
(b) At the foot of a great mountain range.
(c) At the edge of the jungle.
(d) A three hour jeep ride from Malgudi.

4. What is the first action of Vasu in The Man-eater of Malgudi?
(a) The first action of Vasu is to barge through the curtain, violating the traditions of Nataraj's press.
(b) The first action of Vasu is to show Nataraj a selection of his work.
(c) The first action of Vasu is to threaten Nataraj.
(d) The first action of Vasu is to order a large printing job.

5. What does Nataraj have stashed away up in his attic that he wishes to be rid of?
(a) Scorpions and snakes.
(b) Several animals stuffed by a taxidermist.
(c) All of the above.
(d) Old newspapers, magazines and other waste paper.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sen like to discuss?

2. What did Vasu hear about when they reached Mempi?

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

4. Why can't they change the path of the procession to avoid going by Vasu's window?

5. What is Nataraj's intent when he goes up to Vasu's room when the procession is about to come by?

(see the answer key)

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