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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was the printing job Nataraj was working on when Vasu takes him away urgent?
(a) It was for a very influential person.
(b) The daily edition had to be printed early in the day.
(c) The order was already late.
(d) The wedding was in two weeks.

2. Which of the following best describes the feelings of the poet about Vasu?
(a) Admiring.
(b) Scornful.
(c) Intimidated.
(d) Jealous.

3. Who gives Nataraj cold looks when he runs into them on the street?
(a) The politicians.
(b) His extended family.
(c) The girl he spurned at the market.
(d) The owners of the Star.

4. What problem does the septuagenarian bring to Nataraj?
(a) He is trying to rent a room in his home but no-one will rent near Vasu.
(b) He is afraid of Vasu's violence.
(c) His grandson's dog had been shot.
(d) The odor of Vasu's work is hurting his lungs.

5. What does Nataraj unwittingly do in the crowd at the celebration?
(a) Warn the police inspector about Vasu.
(b) Communicate in public with Rangi.
(c) Scare Kumar.
(d) Yell for Vishnu to save Kumar loud enough that everyone hears it.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why can't they change the path of the procession to avoid going by Vasu's window?

2. What stories does Sastri tell Nataraj?

3. What misunderstanding occurs between Vasu and Nataraj?

4. Which of the following is a phrase used to describe Vasu?

5. What did Vasu hear about when they reached Mempi?

(see the answer key)

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