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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How many people work with Nataraj at his press?
(a) None of the above.
(b) A foreman, an office boy, a compositor, a binder and an accountant.
(c) Nataraj worked with his whole family at the press.
(d) Just one, an old man called Sastri.

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

4. How does Vasu choose the details of the printing job he wants done?
(a) Vasu has strong likes and dislikes and knows exactly what he wants.
(b) Vasu asks Nataraj to choose for him.
(c) Vasu chooses the most expensive of everything.
(d) Vasu chooses the cheapest of everthing.

5. What makes Vasu change and become soft and agreeable?
(a) When Nataraj threatens to evict him.
(b) When everyone compliments him.
(c) The presence of an official.
(d) The presence of women.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Nataraj tell Vasu's friend about the printing job?

3. Who gives Nataraj cold looks when he runs into them on the street?

4. What person does Vasu bring into Nataraj's parlor?

5. How does Nataraj feel about people coming through the blue curtain into the back of the press?

(see the answer key)

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