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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Nataraj admire about Vasu even when they are no longer friends?
(a) His confidence in the face of danger.
(b) His independence.
(c) His work ethic and success as a taxidermist.
(d) His strength of character and ability to pursue his own will.

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

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

4. What does Nataraj answer when Vasu asks him how many people he employs in his press?
(a) Six people.
(b) Just Sastri.
(c) I employ several specialists.
(d) As many as I need.

5. After Vasu's death, how is business at the press? How does Nataraj spend his time?
(a) Business is slow, so Nataraj spends all his time talking to people in his parlor.
(b) Business is very slow, and Nataraj tries to read War and Peace.
(c) The press is very busy, and Nataraj is kept running from client to client.
(d) The press is way behind on printing jobs, so Nataraj spends all his time doing both his and Sastri's jobs.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Vasu want printed?

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

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

4. What does Rangi tell Nataraj about Vasu?

5. What help does Nataraj seek from Sen?

(see the answer key)

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