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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 animal does Raicharan pretend to be while playing with the little boy?
(a) Goat.
(b) Elephant.
(c) Horse.
(d) Dog.

2. In "The Cabuliwallah," what is the name of the hero in the narrator's novel?
(a) Phatik.
(b) Pratap.
(c) Ratan.
(d) Venu.

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

4. What kind of factory is located in the postmaster's village?
(a) Cotton.
(b) Electronics.
(c) Indigo.
(d) Bicycle.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Raicharan point to when he tries to distract the boy from what he wants?

2. In "The Child's Return," what does the boy point to from his go-cart?

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

4. How does Phailna treat Raicharan?

5. In what way is Raicharan's boy similar to the missing child?

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