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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "The Child's Return".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Anukul's wife doing when Raicharan visits their house?
(a) Cursing Raicharan.
(b) Buying a herb meant to ensure the birth of a child.
(c) Praying for her missing son.
(d) Playing with her daughter.

2. When would Rahman return to his country?
(a) After the floods receded.
(b) Once his money ran out.
(c) In mid-January.
(d) During the late-spring.

3. In "The Child's Return," what service does the master's boy enter after college?
(a) Medical.
(b) Judicial.
(c) Postal.
(d) Military.

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

5. During what holiday will Mini's wedding take place?
(a) Puja.
(b) Holi.
(c) Navaratri.
(d) Diwali.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Ratan not ask when he tells her that he is leaving?

3. What is the name of Raicharan's boy?

4. What is Mini's mother like?

5. How old is Mini at the start of the story?

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