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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following best describes Vasu's presence in the parlor?
(a) Dominating and loud.
(b) Uncomfortable and awkward.
(c) Argumentative and intellectual.
(d) Fun and rambuctious.

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

3. What does Nataraj tell Vasu's friend about the printing job?
(a) To make careful final revisions and then bring it back.
(b) That it will be expensive to print.
(c) That he needs to be paid up front.
(d) That there is a long waiting period to get things printed.

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

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the following best describes the kind of man that Nataraj is?

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

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

5. What does Vasu say when Sen criticizes Nehru?

(see the answer key)

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