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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Vasu do for a living?
(a) Vasu is a taxidermist.
(b) Vasu is a hunter.
(c) Vasu is police officer.
(d) Vasu is out of work.

4. Who gives Nataraj cold looks when he runs into them on the street?
(a) The owners of the Star.
(b) The politicians.
(c) His extended family.
(d) The girl he spurned at the market.

5. What is the relationship like between Nataraj and his neighbors?
(a) Competitive and suspicious.
(b) Manipulative and deceiptful.
(c) Friendly and cordial.
(d) Cold and distant.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first action of Vasu in The Man-eater of Malgudi?

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

3. What misunderstanding occurs between Vasu and Nataraj?

4. Who interrupts Vasu and Nataraj's conversation? What is Vasu's reaction?

5. What does Sen like to discuss?

(see the answer key)

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