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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Muthu comes to the press, what is his relationship with Vasu?
(a) They are working together.
(b) He is researching a legal case against him.
(c) He has only seen him a couple times.
(d) They are no longer on speaking terms.

2. What action does Nataraj take regarding Vasu?
(a) He pins a note on his door asking him to come talk to him, then tells him he needs the room.
(b) He decides make Vasu's life difficult and hope he leaves.
(c) He summons the police to evict him.
(d) He confronts Vasu and tells him he must leave in a week.

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

4. What interaction does Vasu have with a woman and her daughter on the roadside?
(a) He tries to persuade the woman and her daughter to join him and Nataraj in the jeep.
(b) He grabs some snacks the poor woman was peddling and leaves without paying.
(c) He stops the car and helps the women tie up a bundle on a horse that has fallen off.
(d) He aims the jeep at them and swerves at the last moment, laughing at their fright.

5. Why does Nataraj tell Vasu he must return another day to make decisions about his printing job?
(a) His staff was out.
(b) The press machine was broken.
(c) He was in a hurry to leave.
(d) He didn't believe he was serious.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Nataraj return to Malgudi from Mempi?

2. Why was Nataraj a little disappointed that Vasu was not drunk during the jeep ride to Mempi?

3. Which of the following best describes a philosophy practiced by Vasu?

4. What does Sen like to discuss?

5. Which of the following best describes Vasu?

(see the answer key)

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