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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "The Home-Coming" - "Once There was a King".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who looks after Raicharan's baby boy when he is first born?
(a) The baby's mother.
(b) The baby's aunt.
(c) The baby's uncle.
(d) The baby's father.

2. How old is Raicharan when he first becomes a servant?
(a) 20.
(b) 17.
(c) 12.
(d) 15.

3. In "Once There Was a King," what does the princess find when she goes to tell the Brahman's son the truth?
(a) He has run from the palace.
(b) He has been replaced by an imposter.
(c) He is already sleeping.
(d) He has been bitten by a serpent.

4. How does Anukul receive Raicharan when he sees him for the first time in years?
(a) With indifference, for he does not recognize him.
(b) With fury, demanding to know what became of his son.
(c) Exhaustedly, for he is weary with life.
(d) Warmly, offering to take him back into the household.

5. What do the village children call Phailna?
(a) The orphan.
(b) The Little Prince.
(c) Your Lordship.
(d) Horse boy.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Child's Return," what is the master's boy named?

2. What is your father-in-law's house a euphemism for?

3. What is Mini wearing when Rahman sees her on her wedding day?

4. In "Once There Was a King," what do the queen's messengers ask the king to do?

5. What does Raicharan point to when he tries to distract the boy from what he wants?

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