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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the state of the citrus tree behind the house on Kabir Street?
(a) It was a great producer, but now only occasionally produces a couple fruits.
(b) It is flourishing.
(c) Its produces an abundant crop that tastes bitter.
(d) It is withered and never bears any fruit.

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

3. What happened during the time Nataraj was studying at the Albert Mission?
(a) He was betrothed by his family to a girl he refused to marry.
(b) He had many dreams about an elephant.
(c) His grandfather passed away and his father inherited the ancestral home.
(d) The Star needed a new apprentice and offered him the position.

4. What does Nataraj see in Vasu's room?
(a) The tiger skin laid out and ready for stuffing.
(b) Decaying skins piled in a corner.
(c) Many stuffed animals, including his own cat.
(d) The head of an elephant.

5. What does Vasu bring back to the building with him all the time after he starts going to the forest?
(a) People to look at and make offers on the stuffed tiger.
(b) Big game hunters.
(c) Friends to discuss tiger hunting.
(d) Animals he has shot.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nataraj do early every morning?

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

3. What does Nataraj ask Vasu for at the tea-shop in Mempi?

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

5. What action does Vasu take regarding where he lives?

(see the answer key)

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