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

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

3. What are the dynamics between Vasu and the poet?
(a) They are mutually respectful but distant.
(b) The poet refuses to hear Vasu talk.
(c) Vasu gets the poet to move from the Queen Anne chair when he arrives.
(d) They knew each other previously.

4. How does Nataraj feel about people coming through the blue curtain into the back of the press?
(a) Nataraj hates the curtain but Sastri insists on keeping it up for privacy.
(b) Only people on business are allowed past the curtain into the back.
(c) The curtain is often left open for conversation and light to pass.
(d) The curtain is a barrier between two worlds and people are not invited to pass.

5. What does Sen like to discuss?
(a) The business of the press run by Nataraj.
(b) Epic poetry.
(c) The mistakes of the president, Nehru.
(d) Elephants.

Short Answer Questions

1. What had lived before in the house on Kabir street?

2. Which of the following best describes the feelings of the poet about Vasu?

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

4. What move was taken to preserve peace between the five brothers and their families?

5. Which of the following best describes the relationship between Nataraj and Sastri?

(see the answer key)

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