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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the state of the citrus tree behind the house on Kabir Street?
(a) It was a great producer, but now only occasionally produces a couple fruits.
(b) It is withered and never bears any fruit.
(c) Its produces an abundant crop that tastes bitter.
(d) It is flourishing.

2. Which of the following best describes the feelings of the poet about Vasu?
(a) Admiring.
(b) Scornful.
(c) Intimidated.
(d) Jealous.

3. Does Nataraj have a family of his own?
(a) Yes, he has a wife and a son.
(b) No, his closest family is a brother that lives nearby.
(c) Yes, his four sons have recently married.
(d) No, he was raised an orphan and never married.

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

5. Who interrupts Vasu and Nataraj's conversation? What is Vasu's reaction?
(a) A woman interrupts them, and Vasu falls respectfully silent when she approaches.
(b) The poet interrupts them, and Vasu ignores him.
(c) Sastri interrupts them, and Vasu yells at him.
(d) Babu, Nataraj's son interrupts them, and Vasu brushes him off.

Short Answer Questions

1. In chapter one, what part of the life Nataraj lives do we see?

2. Which of the following best describes Vasu?

3. Which of the following best describes the kind of man that Nataraj is?

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

5. What does Nataraj answer when Vasu asks him how many people he employs in his press?

(see the answer key)

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