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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does K.J. come to the press?
(a) To arrest Nataraj.
(b) He is looking for Vasu.
(c) His juice labels are long over due.
(d) To inform Nataraj that Kumar is healed.

2. What does Nataraj's wife do when interviewed by the police?
(a) Covers for Nataraj.
(b) Blames Rangi.
(c) Tells the police Nataraj had been associating with unsavory people.
(d) Tells the police she was not with Nataraj at eleven.

3. What does Vasu come to talk to Nataraj about?
(a) Vasu wonders how the printing of his book is going.
(b) Vasu wonders if he can use some of the outdoor space of the press for storage.
(c) Vasu wants Nataraj to fix something in the attic.
(d) Vasu wonders why he didn't receive a notice of the celebration.

4. What date do Nataraj and Sastri choose for the celebration?
(a) The good day.
(b) The only day the press had off.
(c) Kumar's birthday.
(d) The not so good day.

5. Which of the following best characterizes the effect of the police inspector on Vasu?
(a) Intimidation.
(b) Irritation.
(c) Fear.
(d) Lunacy.

6. What does Sastri do when he hears of Vasu's demise?
(a) Leaves on vacation.
(b) Nods knowingly.
(c) Removes the hyena from view.
(d) Says a prayer to the goddess.

7. How do the poet, Sastri, and Nataraj spend the night prior to the parade?
(a) Printing labels for fruit juice.
(b) Finding ways to save Kumar.
(c) Printing a copy of the poet's book.
(d) Collecting money.

8. What does Vasu leave in Nataraj's possession after their discussion about money?
(a) His purse.
(b) His car.
(c) A letter from his bank.
(d) A stack of crisp hundredd rupee bills.

9. Who arrives at the last moment and is able to get Kumar to stand?
(a) None of the above.
(b) The doctor.
(c) A mahout.
(d) Vasu.

10. What is the debate at Mempi regarding Kumar?
(a) The debate is over what to do about Vasu.
(b) The debate is over how much money the temple can spend on Kumar.
(c) The debate is about whether or not they can trust Nataraj.
(d) The debate is whether to make Kumar walk, sick as he is, to the doctor.

11. What does Vasu want Nataraj to do for him?
(a) None of the above.
(b) Do a favor for the forestry officer.
(c) Print a book he is writing on the preservation of wildlife.
(d) Fix the attic.

12. What is the result of the police inspector's attempt to disarm Vasu?
(a) Vasu laughs at the inspector and brushes him off.
(b) The inspector has a dislocated wrist, Vasu has his guns and a broken bed.
(c) Vasu swears retribution on Nataraj and his friends.
(d) The inspector manages to take a gun, but Vasu as an illegal one still hidden in the room.

13. When Muthu comes to the press, what is his relationship with Vasu?
(a) He is researching a legal case against him.
(b) They are working together.
(c) He has only seen him a couple times.
(d) They are no longer on speaking terms.

14. What is Nataraj's idea to keep Kumar safe?
(a)
(b)
(c) To take Vasu with him into the crowds where it will be hard for him shoot Kumar.
(d)

15. What does the chemical analysis determine about the food Rangi had left for Vasu?
(a) It had killed him.
(b) It came from a local restaurant.
(c) It had no trace of poison.
(d) It was poisoned.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Vasu offer Nataraj when he hears of the celebration, and what is Nataraj's reaction?

2. Who is Kumar?

3. What does Rangi tell Nataraj about her future with Vasu?

4. What sends Nataraj scurrying out of Vasu's room as the procession passes?

5. Where does the group that leaves Nataraj's house go when they leave?

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