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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who or what is consulted to choose a date for the wedding?
(a) The wisest man in Chandipur.
(b) The father of the groom.
(c) The almanac.
(d) The scriptures.

2. What is the setting of "The Castaway"?
(a) Chandipur.
(b) Calcutta.
(c) Chandernagore.
(d) Cuncolim.

3. Where does the family go for Subha's wedding?
(a) Chhapra.
(b) Chandipur.
(c) In the south, where the groom works.
(d) Calcutta.

4. What is the narrator doing when Rahman is arrested?
(a) Writing the 18th chapter.
(b) Planning a household event.
(c) Correcting proof-sheets.
(d) Drinking tea.

5. In "Once There Was a King," what does the Brahman's son float down the river on?
(a) Bamboo raft.
(b) Banana stem.
(c) Father's boat.
(d) Mango leaf.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who brings Haralal into the house to see Adharlal?

2. Where does Raicharan move for Phailna to go to school?

3. What does Mini think the Cabuliwallah's bag contains?

4. In "Once There Was a King," what does the princess make for her young husband?

5. What does Nilkanta think will regain Kiran's attention?

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