View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Vasu end up in Nataraj's attic?
(a) He goes up to try to get rid of the scorpions and snakes.
(b) He is curious and goes up when Nataraj is not looking.
(c) He goes up to inspect the paper with the old moslem.
(d) He is looking for Nataraj.

2. What person does Vasu bring into Nataraj's parlor?
(a) An animal trainer.
(b) His fiancee.
(c) A forestry official.
(d) The prime minister.

3. What action does Vasu take regarding where he lives?
(a) He threatens Nataraj against trying to evict him.
(b) He files a complaint against Nataraj as a landlord.
(c) He tries to hide his business so as to not bother anyone.
(d) He starts looking for a house.

4. What does the old Moslem tell Nataraj about his paper?
(a) He should store it differently.
(b) He does not want it.
(c) It is too old and completely brown.
(d) It is the best in the neighborhood.

5. How does Nataraj gain leverage in negotiations with the old moslem?
(a) None of the above.
(b) He pulls Vasu into the transaction as someone he is answerable to.
(c) He denies the faults of the paper.
(d) He explains how many employees he has to pay.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the court summons, what is the next thing official thing to arrive for Nataraj in a brown envelope?

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

3. What undertaking does Vasu take over from the unwilling Nataraj for the celebration?

4. Who comes and wants to ask Nataraj questions about Vasu?

5. How do Sen and the poet react when Vasu comes into the parlor?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 401 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample