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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "The Child's Return".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the Cabuliwallah have on his head?
(a) A mountaineer's hat.
(b) A box of grapes.
(c) A tall turban.
(d) A soiled cap.

2. Who has Rahman assaulted?
(a) The man at the almond stand.
(b) A neighbor said to owe him money.
(c) Another peddler, who he had caught stealing from him.
(d) The neighbor's father-in-law.

3. What does the postmaster give to Ratan before leaving?
(a) A pocket knife.
(b) A wooden figure of a little bird.
(c) His address in Calcutta.
(d) Most of his month's salary.

4. What did the postmaster have to console himself with that Ratan lacked?
(a) A brother.
(b) Philosophy.
(c) Money.
(d) A warm coat.

5. Who says that Raicharan cannot remain in the household?
(a) Phailna.
(b) Anukul.
(c) Raicharan.
(d) The mistress.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the postmaster do to try to pass the time?

2. How old is Mini at the start of the story?

3. What animal does Raicharan pretend to be while playing with the little boy?

4. How does Phailna treat Raicharan?

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

(see the answer key)

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