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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Nataraj wonder about his wife and Babu on the day of the celebration?
(a) If Vasu might kidnap them and hold them ransom.
(b) If they appreciate all the work he did.
(c) If he should make them stay home so they will be safe.
(d) All of the above.

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

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

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

7. Who killed Vasu and how?
(a) Vasu killed himself slapping mosquitos on his forehead.
(b) None of the above.
(c) Muthu and other hunters struck him while he slept.
(d) Rangi poisoned Vasu.

8. What was the general atmosphere of the community for days after Vasu's death?
(a) Suspicion and theorizing.
(b) Blame and anger.
(c) Fear and mourning.
(d) Relief and subdued celebration.

9. How does Nataraj get back to town?
(a) Another eight hour bus ride.
(b) He rides on Kumar with the mahout.
(c) Vasu offers him a ride.
(d) He is given a lift by the doctor.

10. What does Rangi tell Nataraj about Vasu?
(a) Vasu is very ill.
(b) Vasu plans to shoot Kumar at the parade.
(c) Vasu is slowly going crazy.
(d) Vasu is planning on keeping the celebration money.

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

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

13. How have Sastri and Nataraj given themselves some peace from the hyena and prostitutes?
(a) By inviting the police inspector around for tea on a regular basis.
(b) By finally evicting Vasu.
(c) By hanging a woven mat between them and the stairs.
(d) By mending relations with Vasu.

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

15. When Muthu comes to the press, what does he ask Nataraj for help with?
(a) Getting into Vasu's apartment.
(b) Printing festival fliers.
(c) Framing Vasu.
(d) Finding a doctor for Kumar.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Kumar?

2. Who comes to visit Nataraj at home while he is resting?

3. What help does Nataraj seek from Sen?

4. What does Nataraj's wife do when interviewed by the police?

5. What is the result of the police inspector's attempt to disarm Vasu?

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