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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What profession did Vasu engage in earlier in life?
(a) He was a strong man that performed at markets and fairs crushing granite and bending iron.
(b) He was a monk in an isolated monastery.
(c) None of the above.
(d) He was a large game safari hunter that protected travelers as they crossed wilderness.

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

3. Where does the police inspector hold the investigation into Vasu's death?
(a) None of the above.
(b) In Vasu's apartment.
(c) In Mempi.
(d) In Nataraj's press.

4. What does Vasu say when Sen criticizes Nehru?
(a) Vasu tells Sen that Vasu himself could do a better job being prime minister.
(b) Vasu tells Sen that if he is wiser than Nehru he should go try to be prime minister.
(c) Vasu tells Sen that Nehru always does the right thing.
(d) Vasu agrees wholeheartedly with Sen's criticism.

5. What does Nataraj offer Muthu right away when he recognizes him?
(a) To live in his house.
(b) To answer his questions about Vasu.
(c) To send money.
(d) To pay for the tea and buns he ate in Mempi.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following best describes Vasu?

2. Does Nataraj have a family of his own?

3. Which of the following best describes the feelings of the poet about Vasu?

4. What are the dynamics between Vasu and the poet?

5. What emotion does Nataraj experience while actually printing the book for the poet?

(see the answer key)

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