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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What move was taken to preserve peace between the five brothers and their families?
(a) A printing press was started to make them work together.
(b) Nataraj's grandfother split the family up and emptied the house.
(c) None of the above.
(d) The brothers were sent in different directions to learn careers.

2. What misunderstanding occurs between Vasu and Nataraj?
(a) Vasu returns expecting his cards to be done, but he still needs to choose type and stationary.
(b) Nataraj printed the wrong information on the cards.
(c) Vasu thinks the cards are a fraction of their real price.
(d) Vasu expects the cards to be delivered and Nataraj waits for him to pick them up.

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

4. What profession did Vasu engage in earlier in life?
(a) He was a strong man that performed at markets and fairs crushing granite and bending iron.
(b) He was a monk in an isolated monastery.
(c) He was a large game safari hunter that protected travelers as they crossed wilderness.
(d) None of the above.

5. Which of the following best describes the feelings of the poet about Vasu?
(a) Admiring.
(b) Scornful.
(c) Intimidated.
(d) Jealous.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was lost when Nataraj's grandmother passed away?

2. Which of the following is a phrase used to describe Vasu?

3. What does Nataraj say he should have done if he cared for a peaceful existence?

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

5. Who does Nataraj consult to help decide what to do about Vasu?

(see the answer key)

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