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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sastri divulge about Rangi?
(a) She was the only one that could control Vasu.
(b) She knew the identity of the murderer.
(c) She killed Vasu.
(d) She was with Vasu when he died.

2. 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.

3. What does the post man tell Nataraj?
(a) That Vasu was missing.
(b) That Vasu is dead.
(c) That Vasu was poisened and is in the hospital.
(d) That Vasu had shot himself.

4. What does Nataraj remove from Vasu's apartment?
(a) The gun and Rangi's food bag.
(b) Rangi's food bag and the green folder.
(c) Vasu's purse and the stuffed tiger cub.
(d) The green folder and the stuffed tiger cub.

5. Where does Nataraj know the unexpected visitor from in the beginning of chapter seven?
(a) He is the police inspector from the bus.
(b) He is the tea-shop man from Mempi.
(c) He is the adjournment lawyer's assistant.
(d) He is a second cousin.

6. Why can't they change the path of the procession to avoid going by Vasu's window?
(a) They only have permits for that route.
(b) It is the traditional route.
(c) They have already decorated the route.
(d) There is not other safe path for a parade to the temple.

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

8. What undertaking does Vasu take over from the unwilling Nataraj for the celebration?
(a) Gathering a crowd.
(b) Finding entertainment.
(c) Providing security.
(d) Collecting money.

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

10. What help does Nataraj seek from Sen?
(a) Nataraj asks Sen to help him find the doctor for Kumar.
(b) Nataraj asks Sen how to defeat a rakshasa.
(c) Nataraj asks Sen to act as a go between him and the lawyer.
(d) Nataraj wants Sen to give a message to Vasu.

11. How does Nataraj cope with K.J.?
(a) Nataraj has Sastri tell K.J. that Nataraj hasn't been in the press for two days.
(b) Nataraj asks K.J. for a donation towards the festival, and he gets uncomfortable and leaves.
(c) Nataraj returns K.J.'s money and tells him to take his business elsewhere.
(d) Nataraj presents a bill to K.J. for overdue services.

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

13. What is Nataraj's intent when he goes up to Vasu's room when the procession is about to come by?
(a) To kill Vasu.
(b) To reason with Vasu.
(c) To light a fire in the attic that will make is impossible for Vasu to stay there.
(d) To attract attention so all may see who murdered Kumar.

14. What sends Nataraj scurrying out of Vasu's room as the procession passes?
(a) Vasu's rage.
(b) The horror at what he just did.
(c) An alarm clock.
(d) Concern for the crowd below.

15. What reason does Sastri give for being delayed returning from his niece's wedding?
(a) He was investigating the murder.
(b) He was staying away until the dust settled about Vasu.
(c) None of the above.
(d) After the wedding they went on a pilgrimage.

Short Answer Questions

1. What problem was encountered printing the poet's manuscript?

2. How does Nataraj's wife change when Rangi comes to visit?

3. What does Rangi tell Nataraj about Vasu?

4. What is the debate at Mempi regarding Kumar?

5. What strikes Nataraj about the scene when he sees Vasu?

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