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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As time goes by after Vasu's death, what does Nataraj convince himself of?
(a) That he was right to steal the stuffed tiger cub.
(b) That Vasu was a fearsome demon and not a man.
(c) That Vasu had been a good friend.
(d) That he might have killed Vasu.

2. What does Nataraj unwittingly do in the crowd at the celebration?
(a) Yell for Vishnu to save Kumar loud enough that everyone hears it.
(b) Communicate in public with Rangi.
(c) Scare Kumar.
(d) Warn the police inspector about Vasu.

3. What does Vasu offer Nataraj when he hears of the celebration, and what is Nataraj's reaction?
(a) Vasu offers to move out of the attic and Nataraj tells him he doesn't have to.
(b) Vasu offers ten rupees and Nataraj says he wants a hundred.
(c) Vasu offers Nataraj friendship and Nataraj willingly embraces it.
(d) Vasu offers Nataraj a stuffed animal for his parlour and Nataraj agrees.

4. What does Rangi tell Nataraj about her future with Vasu?
(a) He has paid her in advance for her services for an entire year.
(b) They have no future plans and she will no longer come to him.
(c) Vasu has proposed marriage to her.
(d) He is going to take her away to Bombay where she will cook for him.

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

6. What is the state of the arrangements the morning of the celebration?
(a) Everything is finalized and Nataraj can dedicate himself to the issue of Vasu.
(b) Nataraj dumps everything on Sastri so he can get some sleep.
(c) There are many things left to do and Nataraj barely has time even to wash.
(d) Various performers cancelled and the procession might not happen.

7. Who is Kumar?
(a) A wild elephant that has been seen around town.
(b) An elephant trainer of great repute.
(c) The mayor of Mempi.
(d) The temple elephant.

8. How does Nataraj's wife change when Rangi comes to visit?
(a) She is jealous and starts fawning attention on Nataraj.
(b) She turns cold to Nataraj and stops tending him to go to the celebration.
(c) She realizes the urgency of the situation around Kumar.
(d) She finally stands up to Nataraj and forbids Rangi to enter.

9. What strikes Nataraj about the scene when he sees Vasu?
(a) How terrible he looks.
(b) How his body fits in with the taxidermy.
(c) How much blood there was.
(d) That all his troubles are over.

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

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

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

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

14. What causes the delay in the procession?
(a) Nataraj files permits for a different route.
(b) Rangi is late to take her place in front.
(c) The police are trying to thwart Vasu.
(d) They go to pick up a golden headdress for Kumar.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nataraj speak with the adjournment lawyer about in their last conversation?

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

3. While preparing for the celebration, how do Sastri and Nataraj keep up with work?

4. Who arrives at the last moment and is able to get Kumar to stand?

5. What date do Nataraj and Sastri choose for the celebration?

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