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

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

3. What does Vasu ask of Nataraj in the attic?
(a) Vasu asks Nataraj to share the fee collected from the old moslem.
(b) Vasu asks Nataraj to think of him as family.
(c) Vasu asks Nataraj if he can live in the attic.
(d) Vasu asks Nataraj to store his professional equipment.

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

5. 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 was a great producer, but now only occasionally produces a couple fruits.
(c) It is withered and never bears any fruit.
(d) It is flourishing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Vasu receive from the forestry department?

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

3. In chapter one, what part of the life Nataraj lives do we see?

4. What does Nataraj have stashed away up in his attic that he wishes to be rid of?

5. What does Nataraj answer when Vasu asks him how many people he employs in his press?

(see the answer key)

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