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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Subha" - "The Castaway".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Rahman say he will do to his father-in-law?
(a) Carry him home.
(b) Kiss his hands.
(c) Thrash him.
(d) Bring him some almonds.

2. What happens to Venu's first tutor?
(a) Adharlal suspects him of theft and dismisses him.
(b) He decides that the boy is a hopeless case and resigns from the position.
(c) Nanibala complains that even the sight of the tutor makes her boy ill, and he is sent away.
(d) He is loved by all in the household and stays on for several years.

3. In "Once There Was a King," what do the queen's messengers ask the king to do?
(a) Come back to the palace for one night and one meal.
(b) Defend her from the evil witch.
(c) Find a husband for their daughter.
(d) Come home to stay.

4. What does Haralal do when his salary is raised to 40 rupees a month?
(a) Buys the wristwatch he has always wanted.
(b) Writes a letter to Adharlal.
(c) Finds a small house and brings his mother to live with him.
(d) Has a celebratory feast.

5. What does Haralal dream of after locking away the currency bags?
(a) Drowning in the bay.
(b) Being reproached by Venu's mother.
(c) Moving to England.
(d) Losing his employer's money.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who finds Phatik when he runs away?

2. In "Once There Was a King," where was the narrator living when the fairy story began?

3. What types of stories does Haralal tell Venu?

4. Who does Haralal's mother want to make dinner for?

5. When does Haralal teach Venu?

(see the answer key)

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