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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which of the following best describes a philosophy practiced by Vasu?
(a) Might is right.
(b) As civilized beings, it is up to us to prove our superiority to nature.
(c) Hard work pays off.
(d) All of the above.

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

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

5. What does Nataraj use his parlor for?
(a) He keeps his printing machines in his parlour.
(b) He decorates his parlour with pictures so people think he has a family.
(c) All of the above.
(d) Nataraj lets any passerby who needs a rest have a seat in his parlour.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was lost when Nataraj's grandmother passed away?

2. Who currently lives in the house on Kabir Street?

3. What is the Star?

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

5. What is the state of the citrus tree behind the house on Kabir Street?

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