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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much room does Nataraj need for his printing press?
(a) He can just squeeze everything into the place he has.
(b) He uses the back wall of his home where he can line up the machines.
(c) The back room of the place he owns.
(d) A shop downtown with three rooms.

2. Who interrupts Vasu and Nataraj's conversation? What is Vasu's reaction?
(a) The poet interrupts them, and Vasu ignores him.
(b) Sastri interrupts them, and Vasu yells at him.
(c) A woman interrupts them, and Vasu falls respectfully silent when she approaches.
(d) Babu, Nataraj's son interrupts them, and Vasu brushes him off.

3. Why has the adjournment lawyer had a hard time financially?
(a) Few people seek legal council.
(b) The people he helps can't pay their bills.
(c) Since his daughters wedding he has had to give many gifts to his in-laws.
(d) He is negligent about handling money.

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

5. Where is the office that Nataraj must visit?
(a) In Mempi.
(b) Next door to the courthouse.
(c) Over a cotton factory.
(d) All the way across town.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Vasu at keeping his appointment?

2. What does Nataraj think about Vasu's friend's printing job?

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

4. What does Nataraj do early every morning?

5. How long does Vasu say the jeep ride he takes Nataraj on will take?

(see the answer key)

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