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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the town saying about Nataraj after Vasu's death?
(a) That he had saved Kumar's life.
(b) That he should leave the neighborhood.
(c) That he had killed a rakshasa single handedly.
(d) That he should be elected to public office.

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

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

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

5. What problem was encountered printing the poet's manuscript?
(a) They ran out of black ink and had to use magenta.
(b) They had misplaced the original manuscript.
(c) They ran out of the letters K and R.
(d) They did not have the special binding to present the work to the temple.

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

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

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

9. How does Nataraj's wife feel about Rangi coming to see Nataraj at home?
(a) She doesn't like it but understands.
(b) It makes her very angry.
(c) She wants Rangi to use the back door.
(d) She is grateful for Rangi's help saving Kumar.

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

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

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

13. Where does the group that leaves Nataraj's house go when they leave?
(a) To look for police help saving Kumar.
(b) None of the above.
(c) To walk with Kumar.
(d) To board up Vasu's window.

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

15. What was the result from the coroner regarding Vasu's death?
(a) It was of natural causes.
(b) It was caused by a concussion on the right frontal lobe.
(c) He was poisened.
(d) It was self inflicted.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rangi say about her whereabouts the night of the procession?

2. How do Sastri and Nataraj choose a day for the celebration?

3. What does Sastri do when he hears of Vasu's demise?

4. What does Nataraj offer Muthu right away when he recognizes him?

5. What does Rangi tell Nataraj about Vasu?

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