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

2. How is autumn described by the narrator?
(a) As being the time of year when kings once went forth to conquest.
(b) As being the most melancholic of seasons.
(c) As being the best weather in which to write.
(d) As being a time to think on one's blessings.

3. Where is the postmaster from?
(a) Mumbai.
(b) Jaipur.
(c) Calcutta.
(d) Delhi.

4. Why does the postmaster not call Ratan in as usual one morning?
(a) He has left for Calcutta.
(b) He is bored of her company.
(c) He is sick in bed.
(d) He is with his friend the factory owner.

5. What does the Cabuliwallah have on his head?
(a) A box of grapes.
(b) A mountaineer's hat.
(c) A soiled cap.
(d) A tall turban.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the narrator doing when Rahman is arrested?

2. What does the postmaster do to try to pass the time?

3. What does Ratan do for the postmaster in the evening?

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

5. How soon after telling Ratan about his departure does he go?

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