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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. While preparing for the celebration, how do Sastri and Nataraj keep up with work?
(a) They work late every day on juice lables.
(b) They hire extra help.
(c) All of the above.
(d) They send all their customers next door to The Star.

2. What does Nataraj try to do for the poet?
(a) Nataraj tries to print a delux version of the poets book.
(b) Nataraj tries to give the poet the stuffed tiger cub.
(c) Nataraj tries to convince the poet to write another book.
(d) Nataraj invites the poet to move into the attic.

3. What is the general attitude of people towards Nataraj after Vasu's death?
(a) He was a town hero.
(b) People said he should be taken to jail.
(c) They avoided him.
(d) People soon forgot the whole affair and life went back to normal.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the animal hospital like?

2. What reason does Sastri give for being delayed returning from his niece's wedding?

3. Where does Nataraj know the unexpected visitor from in the beginning of chapter seven?

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

5. What does Sastri divulge about Rangi?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens between Vasu and Nataraj with Vasu's purse?

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

3. How does Vasu come to help with the collection of funds for the celebration? What do people say about him?

4. What interaction to Vasu and Nataraj have after Kumar and the mahout leave Mempi?

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

6. Why did Muthu come to the press to visit Nataraj?

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

8. What does Sastri learn from Rangi about how Vasu died?

9. What happens when Nataraj visits Vasu as the procession approaches?

10. How is Sen able to help Nataraj?

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