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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does speaking to Vasu remind Nataraj of?
(a) Taming a wild tiger.
(b) None of the above.
(c) Speaking to his father when he was a little boy.
(d) Speaking with a foreigner.

2. What does Vasu leave in Nataraj's possession after their discussion about money?
(a) A letter from his bank.
(b) His car.
(c) His purse.
(d) A stack of crisp hundredd rupee bills.

3. What problem was encountered printing the poet's manuscript?
(a) They ran out of black ink and had to use magenta.
(b) They ran out of the letters K and R.
(c) They did not have the special binding to present the work to the temple.
(d) They had misplaced the original manuscript.

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

5. What does Nataraj answer when Vasu asks him how many people he employs in his press?
(a) As many as I need.
(b) Six people.
(c) Just Sastri.
(d) I employ several specialists.

Short Answer Questions

1. What misunderstanding occurs between Vasu and Nataraj?

2. Which of the following best describes Vasu's presence in the parlor?

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

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

5. How does Nataraj return to Malgudi from Mempi?

(see the answer key)

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