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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 is your father-in-law's house a euphemism for?
(a) Farm.
(b) Jail.
(c) Afterlife.
(d) Kabul.

2. What is Mini wearing when Rahman sees her on her wedding day?
(a) Blue cotton.
(b) White dress.
(c) Yellow saree.
(d) Red silk.

3. What does the postmaster do once he has recovered?
(a) He decides to arrange for better housing in the village.
(b) He writes an application for transfer.
(c) He writes his will.
(d) He has Ratan send a message to his friend.

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

5. How old is Phatik?
(a) 9.
(b) 11.
(c) 13.
(d) 14.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the setting of "The Castaway"?

2. What does Phatik say when he opens his eyes to see his mother?

3. In "Once There Was a King," what do the boys at the Brahman's son's school ask him about?

4. How does Haralal make his initial appearance at the house?

5. What does Phatik imagine he is doing in his sleep?

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