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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Makhan's mother describe him?
(a) Kind, but lacking academically.
(b) Indolent and unmotivated.
(c) As good as gold.
(d) Aggressive.

2. What animal do Mini and Rahman joke about?
(a) Kitten.
(b) Ox.
(c) Elephant.
(d) Crow.

3. What does the postmaster tell Ratan about?
(a) Calcutta.
(b) His family.
(c) His plans.
(d) Myths and legends.

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

5. When he gets back from the jetty, what does Haralal tell his mother he has been doing?
(a) Taking his exercise.
(b) Bringing home a bride.
(c) Running an errand for his manager.
(d) Searching for Venu the thief.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Cabuliwallah," what is the name of the hero in the narrator's novel?

2. Who complains to Sharat about Nilkanta?

3. What does Venu tell Haralal that he wants to become?

4. What does Nilkanta not do to express his bitterness?

5. Who does Nilkanta try to learn from?

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