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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Nataraj tell Vasu he must return another day to make decisions about his printing job?
(a) He didn't believe he was serious.
(b) His staff was out.
(c) The press machine was broken.
(d) He was in a hurry to leave.

2. What person does Vasu bring into Nataraj's parlor?
(a) An animal trainer.
(b) The prime minister.
(c) A forestry official.
(d) His fiancee.

3. What does Nataraj do early every morning?
(a) Bathe and wash his clothes in the river.
(b) Collect news stories for the paper.
(c) None of the above.
(d) Visit the elephant.

4. What does the old Moslem tell Nataraj about his paper?
(a) He does not want it.
(b) It is too old and completely brown.
(c) It is the best in the neighborhood.
(d) He should store it differently.

5. What does the lawyer say when Nataraj suggests they use the money he is owed to pay the court fees?
(a) The money will not be enough.
(b) That the accounts must not be mixed.
(c) That he will do so if it erases his entire debt.
(d) That it is a brilliant way of avoiding taxes.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How much room does Nataraj need for his printing press?

3. What reason does Sastri give for being delayed returning from his niece's wedding?

4. How does Nataraj get back to town?

5. What is Nataraj's idea to keep Kumar safe?

(see the answer key)

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