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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Nataraj fear the housing affair with Vasu will end?
(a) With the loss of the friendship between him and Vasu.
(b) With him in jail and Vasu running the press as a museum.
(c) With Vasu living above the press forever.
(d) With Vasu murdering him.

2. Which of the following is a phrase used to describe Vasu?
(a) Gentle oaf.
(b) Considerate to a fault.
(c) Intellectually honed.
(d) Lord of the universe.

3. Who comes and wants to ask Nataraj questions about Vasu?
(a) The forestry officer.
(b) The septuagenarian.
(c) The adjournment lawyer.
(d) The police inspector.

4. What does Nataraj answer when Vasu asks him how many people he employs in his press?
(a) Just Sastri.
(b) Six people.
(c) I employ several specialists.
(d) As many as I need.

5. What does the old Moslem tell Nataraj about his paper?
(a) He should store it differently.
(b) It is the best in the neighborhood.
(c) He does not want it.
(d) It is too old and completely brown.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the relationship like between Nataraj and his neighbors?

2. What stories does Sastri tell Nataraj?

3. What is a rakshasa?

4. Who does Nataraj run into that helps him with his situation?

5. What activity does Vasu start to engage in as his poaching becomes more difficult?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where does Nataraj seek help in resolving his legal affairs?

2. Explain the transaction between Nataraj and the old Moslem.

3. What does Nataraj do resolve his concerns about Vasu's tenancy?

4. What is in the second brown envelope that arrives for Nataraj and who is it from? What does he promise in response to it?

5. What happens when the forestry officer comes to the press looking for Vasu?

6. What does Nataraj do early every morning?

7. How does Nataraj feel about Vasu living in the attic as he observes him practicing his profession? Why?

8. Describe the business that Nataraj runs.

9. Who does Nataraj employ at the printing press? What is his relationship with his hired help?

10. How does the business transaction unfold between Nataraj and Vasu?

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