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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Nataraj feel about having the taxidermy business upstairs?
(a) None of the above.
(b) He wishes he could create such life like creations.
(c) It horrifies him.
(d) He thinks it is sort of neat but dislikes the smell.

2. Where is the village of Mempi?
(a) At the foot of a great mountain range.
(b) At the edge of the jungle.
(c) A three hour jeep ride from Malgudi.
(d) All of the above.

3. Which of the following best describes the relationship between Nataraj and Sastri?
(a) Sastri and Nataraj share all tasks equally.
(b) Nataraj rules the press with an iron fist and drives Sastri hard.
(c) Sometimes Nataraj feels like the employee instead of the employer.
(d) Sastri almost lives at the press because he has no family.

4. Why does the adjournment lawyer owe Nataraj?
(a) He has not yet paid for the wedding invitations.
(b) He is Nataraj's tenent.
(c) None of the above.
(d) Nataraj lent him money.

5. Is Vasu Nataraj's tenant?
(a) Yes, but pays a token rent amount.
(b) Yes, he gave Natraraj a sum upfront to move in.
(c) No, he isn't answerable to Nataraj.
(d) No, he doesn't pay rent despite living in the attic.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who interrupts Vasu and Nataraj's conversation? What is Vasu's reaction?

2. Why was the printing job Nataraj was working on when Vasu takes him away urgent?

3. Why must Nataraj stay hidden behind his blue curtain while the court is in session?

4. What does Vasu ask of Nataraj in the attic?

5. What is the first action of Vasu in The Man-eater of Malgudi?

(see the answer key)

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