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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Master Mashai".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Once There Was a King," does the narrator's tutor arrive to give his lesson?
(a) Yes, and he teaches him as normal.
(b) Yes, but the narrator's mother sends him away.
(c) No, he is busy and apologizes the next day.
(d) No, the weather keeps him away

2. On what day of the week does Raicharan bring Phailna to Anukul?
(a) Friday.
(b) Sunday.
(c) Wednesday.
(d) Monday.

3. Who does Haralal's mother want to make dinner for?
(a) Haralal's new manager.
(b) Haralal's uncle.
(c) Adharlal.
(d) Venu.

4. Where does Venu's family have a garden house?
(a) Calcutta.
(b) Bhatpara.
(c) Barrackpore.
(d) Gadiara.

5. In "Once There Was a King," what does the princess make for her young husband?
(a) An amulet of protection.
(b) A palace with seven wings.
(c) A jeweled crown to fit his little head.
(d) A cart made entirely of gold.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do most people think happened to the missing boy?

2. When does the carriage driver stop to shake Haralal?

3. In what way is Raicharan's boy similar to the missing child?

4. In "The Child's Return," by the banks of what river is Anukul transferred to?

5. What types of stories does Haralal tell Venu?

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