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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What starts a friendly conversation between Nataraj and the tea-shop man?
(a) None of the above.
(b) Both have been slighted by Vasu.
(c) The tea-shop man needs to print some fliers.
(d) The feast that Vasu has paid for.

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

3. What did Vasu hear about when they reached Mempi?
(a) There was a wild elephant nearby in the jungle.
(b) Several poachers had been shot and killed.
(c) There had been a tiger prowling through town the previous night.
(d) The forestry service was taking the week off.

4. What is it that Vasu's guest wants printed?
(a) Forestry rules and regulations.
(b) Posters about poaching.
(c) A book of a collection of philosophical ideas and virtues.
(d) A flier for a festival.

5. What is the first action of Vasu in The Man-eater of Malgudi?
(a) The first action of Vasu is to show Nataraj a selection of his work.
(b) The first action of Vasu is to order a large printing job.
(c) The first action of Vasu is to barge through the curtain, violating the traditions of Nataraj's press.
(d) The first action of Vasu is to threaten Nataraj.

6. In the beginning of chapter two, what are Nataraj and Sastri printing?
(a) Colour labels for K.J.'s aerated drinks.
(b) Business cards for a taxidermist.
(c) Invitations to a festival.
(d) The daily newspaper.

7. What does Nataraj say about Vasu's proposal in the attic?
(a) Nataraj is ecstatic about his friend having a reason to be there more often.
(b) Nataraj debates carefully and decided the extra income would be beneficial.
(c) Nataraj is against the idea.
(d) Nataraj never answers but Vasu moves in anyway.

8. What action does Vasu take regarding where he lives?
(a) He starts looking for a house.
(b) He tries to hide his business so as to not bother anyone.
(c) He files a complaint against Nataraj as a landlord.
(d) He threatens Nataraj against trying to evict him.

9. Why must Nataraj stay hidden behind his blue curtain while the court is in session?
(a) So no one will interrupt his work.
(b) So that Vasu will not know he is there.
(c) Because the laywer has filed a petition to delay his summons saying he is out of town.
(d) So Sastri can screen his visitors.

10. Who does Nataraj consult to help decide what to do about Vasu?
(a) Sen.
(b) Kavi, the poet.
(c) All of the above.
(d) His wife.

11. What does Nataraj have stashed away up in his attic that he wishes to be rid of?
(a) Scorpions and snakes.
(b) Old newspapers, magazines and other waste paper.
(c) Several animals stuffed by a taxidermist.
(d) All of the above.

12. What misunderstanding occurs between Vasu and Nataraj?
(a) Vasu thinks the cards are a fraction of their real price.
(b) Vasu expects the cards to be delivered and Nataraj waits for him to pick them up.
(c) Nataraj printed the wrong information on the cards.
(d) Vasu returns expecting his cards to be done, but he still needs to choose type and stationary.

13. Which of the following is a phrase used to describe Vasu?
(a) Considerate to a fault.
(b) Lord of the universe.
(c) Gentle oaf.
(d) Intellectually honed.

14. How long does Vasu say the jeep ride he takes Nataraj on will take?
(a) Until evening.
(b) The afternoon.
(c) Five minutes.
(d) A couple hours.

15. Why does Nataraj feel silly in Mempi?
(a) He hadn't planned on being gone, so he had no buttons for his shirt and no money to buy food.
(b) He knew nothing about tigers.
(c) Everyone else there was a hunter.
(d) Vasu kept telling everyone what an excellent landlord he was.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Nataraj working on when Vasu wants to take him on a jeep ride?

2. Does Nataraj have a family of his own?

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

4. Which of the following best describes Vasu?

5. What does Nataraj admire about Vasu even when they are no longer friends?

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