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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Nataraj consult to help decide what to do about Vasu?
(a) Sen.
(b) His wife.
(c) All of the above.
(d) Kavi, the poet.

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) Negotiate with his family.
(d) Reject Vasu on the first day.

3. How does Sastri change the conversation with the septuagenarian?
(a) Sastri demands action.
(b) Sastri knows more of the story and shares his insight.
(c) Sastri mentions Vasu as the possible offender.
(d) Sastri tells the old man to leave the building.

4. How does Vasu choose the details of the printing job he wants done?
(a) Vasu asks Nataraj to choose for him.
(b) Vasu chooses the most expensive of everything.
(c) Vasu chooses the cheapest of everthing.
(d) Vasu has strong likes and dislikes and knows exactly what he wants.

5. What does Nataraj think about Vasu's friend's printing job?
(a) None of the above.
(b) The book contained most of the sentiments Vasu missed in life.
(c) The rules were clearly being printed for Vasu's benefit.
(d) The festival would be poorly attended.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Nataraj control the situation in his parlor?

3. How does Nataraj feel about the enmity between him and Vasu?

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

5. What is Nataraj's reaction to the problem the septuagenarian presents?

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