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

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

3. How do Nataraj and Sastri raise money for the celebration?
(a) They charge Vasu rent.
(b) They ask for donations.
(c) Nataraj charges extra on all printing jobs.
(d) They sell copies of the book.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the general attitude of people towards Nataraj after Vasu's death?

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

3. What does Nataraj first credit the tapping on the grill he hears to?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the night and morning before the celebration like for Nataraj?

2. What thoughts consume Nataraj the day of the festival? What action does he take to prevent the thing he fears from happening.

3. What did the police determine killed Vasu? Who were there suspects?

4. What does Rangi's visit to Nataraj change at Nataraj's house? How?

5. Describe the uncomfortable interaction between Nataraj and the poet when Nataraj sees the poet passes by the fountain.

6. What happens when Nataraj travels to Mempi with the information about the animal hospital?

7. What is Nataraj's first plan to keep Vasu from shooting Kumar?

8. What day do they choose for the celebration, and how do they choose it?

9. What incident with Nataraj happens in the crowds during the mayor's speech?

10. What happens when the group with the police inspector go to visit Vasu?

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