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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How much room does Nataraj need for his printing press?
(a) The back room of the place he owns.
(b) He can just squeeze everything into the place he has.
(c) A shop downtown with three rooms.
(d) He uses the back wall of his home where he can line up the machines.

3. How does Nataraj control the situation in his parlor?
(a) He doesn't, he lets it unfold as it will.
(b) He removes the Queen Anne chair.
(c) He sends Vasu out on frequent errands.
(d) He defends Sen and the poet all the time.

4. Why was Nataraj a little disappointed that Vasu was not drunk during the jeep ride to Mempi?
(a) He was hoping that Vasu would fall asleep in Mempi.
(b) None of the above.
(c) He was hoping to stop at a bar for a drink himself.
(d) It was worse that Vasu would conduct himself the way he did dead sober.

5. Is Vasu Nataraj's tenant?
(a) No, he isn't answerable to Nataraj.
(b) Yes, he gave Natraraj a sum upfront to move in.
(c) No, he doesn't pay rent despite living in the attic.
(d) Yes, but pays a token rent amount.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the dynamics between Vasu and the poet?

2. Which of the following best describes Vasu?

3. How does Sastri change the conversation with the septuagenarian?

4. Why does Nataraj tell Vasu he must return another day to make decisions about his printing job?

5. How do Nataraj and Sastri raise money for the celebration?

(see the answer key)

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