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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Nataraj suddenly fear when Vasu carelessly answers his request for money?
(a) That he wouln't make it home in time for his appointment.
(b) That Vasu had forgotten that they were friends.
(c) That maybe Vasu was abducting him for ransom.
(d) That he would starve to death.

2. What is Nataraj working on when Vasu wants to take him on a jeep ride?
(a) Labels for aerated soda.
(b) Wedding invitations for the adjournment lawyer.
(c) Goldent Thoughts
(d) The daily edition of the Star.

3. 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 order a large printing job.
(c) The first action of Vasu is to threaten Nataraj.
(d) The first action of Vasu is to show Nataraj a selection of his work.

4. Which of the following most accurately portrays the conversations between Nataraj and Vasu as of chapter two?
(a) Personal and private.
(b) Abrasive and slightly hostile.
(c) Lengthy and thoughtful.
(d) Succinct and professional.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Vasu explain the stuffed hyena?

3. What misunderstanding occurs between Vasu and Nataraj?

4. How does Nataraj fear the housing affair with Vasu will end?

5. Nataraj denies that Vasu is a tenant, but claims he is what?

(see the answer key)

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