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

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. What does Mini think the Cabuliwallah's bag contains?
(a) Children.
(b) Magic.
(c) Crows.
(d) Almonds.

3. Where do Mini and the narrator live?
(a) Calcutta.
(b) Bengaluru.
(c) Varanasi.
(d) Hyderabad.

4. 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.

5. What village is the postmaster working in?
(a) Hindupur.
(b) Markapur.
(c) Ulapur.
(d) Atchutapuram.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to what Mini was told, what animal makes it rain?

2. What did the postmaster have to console himself with that Ratan lacked?

3. What does Rahman carry as a reminder of his daughter?

4. What did Ratan used to play with her little brother?

5. What is your father-in-law's house a euphemism for?

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