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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What move was taken to preserve peace between the five brothers and their families?
(a) Nataraj's grandfother split the family up and emptied the house.
(b) The brothers were sent in different directions to learn careers.
(c) None of the above.
(d) A printing press was started to make them work together.

2. Why must Nataraj stay hidden behind his blue curtain while the court is in session?
(a) So Sastri can screen his visitors.
(b) So no one will interrupt his work.
(c) So that Vasu will not know he is there.
(d) Because the laywer has filed a petition to delay his summons saying he is out of town.

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

4. How does Nataraj return to Malgudi from Mempi?
(a) Vasu drives him back.
(b) By taxi.
(c) An eight hour bus ride on credit.
(d) The tea-shop man gets him a ride with a relative.

5. What does Vasu bring with him when he returns from Mempi?
(a) Invitations to a procession with an elephant.
(b) The head of a tiger.
(c) The printing order from the tea-shop man.
(d) The tea-shop man.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Vasu hear about when they reached Mempi?

2. How do Sen and the poet react when Vasu comes into the parlor?

3. What does Vasu receive from the forestry department?

4. Who does Nataraj consult to help decide what to do about Vasu?

5. Why has the adjournment lawyer had a hard time financially?

(see the answer key)

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