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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. In what way is Raicharan's boy similar to the missing child?
(a) His hands.
(b) His behavior.
(c) His eyes.
(d) His appetite.

2. How old is Raicharan when he first becomes a servant?
(a) 20.
(b) 15.
(c) 17.
(d) 12.

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

4. What does the the postmaster start to teach Ratan?
(a) Arithmetic.
(b) Alphabet.
(c) Swimming.
(d) Scripture.

5. What does Phailna say that Raicharan should receive?
(a) A prison sentence.
(b) A room in the house.
(c) A monthly pension.
(d) A beating.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Raicharan blame for the boy's disappearance?

2. What kind of factory is located in the postmaster's village?

3. How does Phailna treat Raicharan?

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

5. What do the river's wavelets remind the boy of?

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