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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While preparing for the celebration, how do Sastri and Nataraj keep up with work?
(a) All of the above.
(b) They send all their customers next door to The Star.
(c) They hire extra help.
(d) They work late every day on juice lables.

2. Who interrupts Vasu and Nataraj's conversation? What is Vasu's reaction?
(a) The poet interrupts them, and Vasu ignores him.
(b) A woman interrupts them, and Vasu falls respectfully silent when she approaches.
(c) Sastri interrupts them, and Vasu yells at him.
(d) Babu, Nataraj's son interrupts them, and Vasu brushes him off.

3. What does Nataraj wonder about his wife and Babu on the day of the celebration?
(a) If Vasu might kidnap them and hold them ransom.
(b) If they appreciate all the work he did.
(c) All of the above.
(d) If he should make them stay home so they will be safe.

4. What makes Vasu change and become soft and agreeable?
(a) When everyone compliments him.
(b) The presence of an official.
(c) The presence of women.
(d) When Nataraj threatens to evict him.

5. Which of the following best describes Vasu?
(a) Loud, egotistical, and invasive.
(b) Demanding, sincere, and strongwilled.
(c) Quiet, manipulative, and resentful.
(d) Strong, kind, and slightly confused.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Nataraj know the unexpected visitor from in the beginning of chapter seven?

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

3. Why does K.J. come to the press?

4. After Vasu's death, how is business at the press? How does Nataraj spend his time?

5. What causes the delay in the procession?

(see the answer key)

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