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

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

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

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

5. What does Rangi tell Nataraj when she comes to his home?
(a) She is concerned about Nataraj.
(b) Her mother needs protection.
(c) All of the above.
(d) Vasu has summoned her and she is afraid what he will do.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Vasu leave in Nataraj's possession after their discussion about money?

2. Why can't they change the path of the procession to avoid going by Vasu's window?

3. How does Nataraj's wife feel about Rangi coming to see Nataraj at home?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What is the celebration that is planned, and who is planning it?

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

5. How is Sen able to help Nataraj?

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

7. What is the final interaction that Nataraj has with the adjournment lawyer? How is this different than the previous ones?

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

9. How does Sastri say that demons usually meet their demise?

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

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