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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. When does Rangi come to visit Nataraj?
(a) Right before the parade.
(b) At night while he is printing and the rest are sleeping.
(c) In the morning when she is leaving Vasu's room.
(d) During the celebration.

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

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

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

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 reason with Vasu.
(d) To light a fire in the attic that will make is impossible for Vasu to stay there.

Short Answer Questions

1. While preparing for the celebration, how do Sastri and Nataraj keep up with work?

2. What does Nataraj say was the greatest damage caused by the man-eater?

3. What is Nataraj's idea to keep Kumar safe?

4. How have Sastri and Nataraj given themselves some peace from the hyena and prostitutes?

5. What does Rangi tell Nataraj about her future with Vasu?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What happens when Nataraj enters Vasu's apartment after hearing about his death?

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

6. How is Vasu's death discovered and made known?

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

8. How is Sen able to help Nataraj?

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

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

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