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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 Sen like to discuss?
(a) Epic poetry.
(b) The business of the press run by Nataraj.
(c) Elephants.
(d) The mistakes of the president, Nehru.

2. How have Sastri and Nataraj given themselves some peace from the hyena and prostitutes?
(a) By mending relations with Vasu.
(b) By inviting the police inspector around for tea on a regular basis.
(c) By finally evicting Vasu.
(d) By hanging a woven mat between them and the stairs.

3. How is Vasu at keeping his appointment?
(a) He keeps his engagements.
(b) He demands an appointment immediately the first time he wanders in.
(c) He arrives early.
(d) He misses the time agreed on for him to return, but shows up fifteen days later.

4. What undertaking does Vasu take over from the unwilling Nataraj for the celebration?
(a) Gathering a crowd.
(b) Providing security.
(c) Collecting money.
(d) Finding entertainment.

5. What is the state of the arrangements the morning of the celebration?
(a) Nataraj dumps everything on Sastri so he can get some sleep.
(b) There are many things left to do and Nataraj barely has time even to wash.
(c) Everything is finalized and Nataraj can dedicate himself to the issue of Vasu.
(d) Various performers cancelled and the procession might not happen.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nataraj admire about Vasu even when they are no longer friends?

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

3. Which of the following best characterizes the effect of the police inspector on Vasu?

4. What move was taken to preserve peace between the five brothers and their families?

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

(see the answer key)

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