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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many people work with Nataraj at his press?
(a) Nataraj worked with his whole family at the press.
(b) Just one, an old man called Sastri.
(c) A foreman, an office boy, a compositor, a binder and an accountant.
(d) None of the above.

2. Who comes to visit Nataraj at home while he is resting?
(a) Rangi
(b) Sen and the poet.
(c) Muthu, Sen, the poet, Dr Joshi, and Rangi.
(d) Muthu, Sen, and Rangi.

3. When does Rangi come to visit Nataraj?
(a) In the morning when she is leaving Vasu's room.
(b) Right before the parade.
(c) At night while he is printing and the rest are sleeping.
(d) During the celebration.

4. What did Vasu hear about when they reached Mempi?
(a) Several poachers had been shot and killed.
(b) There was a wild elephant nearby in the jungle.
(c) There had been a tiger prowling through town the previous night.
(d) The forestry service was taking the week off.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Vasu ask of Nataraj in the attic?

2. Who gives Nataraj cold looks when he runs into them on the street?

3. How does Nataraj cope with K.J.?

4. How did Kumar come to Mempi?

5. Why was the printing job Nataraj was working on when Vasu takes him away urgent?

(see the answer key)

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