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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following best describes the kind of man that Nataraj is?
(a) Frivolous and vain.
(b) Emotional and easy to manipulate.
(c) Ambitious and driven.
(d) Content, kind, and hard working.

2. What does Nataraj say he should have done if he cared for a peaceful existence?
(a) Run the printing press by himself.
(b) Close his parlour.
(c) Reject Vasu on the first day.
(d) Negotiate with his family.

3. What answer does Vasu give Nataraj about whether he found a house to live in?
(a) He has a house but he rented it out for the money.
(b) He is no longer looking for a house.
(c) He said his house would be available in several months.
(d) He doesn't give an answer.

4. How does Nataraj return to Malgudi from Mempi?
(a) By taxi.
(b) Vasu drives him back.
(c) The tea-shop man gets him a ride with a relative.
(d) An eight hour bus ride on credit.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Nataraj gain leverage in negotiations with the old moslem?

2. What does Vasu do in the village of Mempi?

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

4. What does Nataraj do early every morning?

5. How is Vasu at keeping his appointment?

(see the answer key)

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