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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Vasu ask of Nataraj in the attic?
(a) Vasu asks Nataraj to store his professional equipment.
(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 share the fee collected from the old moslem.

2. What action does Vasu take regarding where he lives?
(a) He tries to hide his business so as to not bother anyone.
(b) He threatens Nataraj against trying to evict him.
(c) He starts looking for a house.
(d) He files a complaint against Nataraj as a landlord.

3. How does Nataraj control the situation in his parlor?
(a) He defends Sen and the poet all the time.
(b) He sends Vasu out on frequent errands.
(c) He removes the Queen Anne chair.
(d) He doesn't, he lets it unfold as it will.

4. What does Nataraj think about Vasu's friend's printing job?
(a) The book contained most of the sentiments Vasu missed in life.
(b) The rules were clearly being printed for Vasu's benefit.
(c) None of the above.
(d) The festival would be poorly attended.

5. What is the first action of Vasu in The Man-eater of Malgudi?
(a) The first action of Vasu is to order a large printing job.
(b) The first action of Vasu is to threaten Nataraj.
(c) The first action of Vasu is to show Nataraj a selection of his work.
(d) The first action of Vasu is to barge through the curtain, violating the traditions of Nataraj's press.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Nataraj was growing up, why did his uncle give him money every day?

2. Which of the following best describes Vasu's presence in the parlor?

3. What makes Vasu change and become soft and agreeable?

4. What does Nataraj do early every morning?

5. What is it that Vasu's guest wants printed?

(see the answer key)

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