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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do Sen and the poet react when Vasu comes into the parlor?
(a) Sen and the poet talk for hours with Vasu about his past.
(b) Sen and the poet try to leave when Vasu comes.
(c) Sen and the poet anticipate Vasu's arrival and are despondent without him.
(d) Sen and the poet argue incessantly with Vasu.

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

3. What is the Star?
(a) The epic poem of Krishna.
(b) The restaurant on the corner.
(c) The newspaper Nataraj prints.
(d) The newspaper printed right next door.

4. What had lived before in the house on Kabir street?
(a) A wealthy family that wanted Nataraj to marry their daughter.
(b) Nataraj's extended family, consisting of four uncles and their families.
(c) A taxidermist.
(d) The owner of the Star.

5. What profession did Vasu engage in earlier in life?
(a) None of the above.
(b) He was a monk in an isolated monastery.
(c) He was a large game safari hunter that protected travelers as they crossed wilderness.
(d) He was a strong man that performed at markets and fairs crushing granite and bending iron.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the following most accurately portrays the conversations between Nataraj and Vasu as of chapter two?

3. What is Nataraj's poet friend trying to accomplish?

4. What happened during the time Nataraj was studying at the Albert Mission?

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

(see the answer key)

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