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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. Who says that Raicharan cannot remain in the household?
(a) The mistress.
(b) Phailna.
(c) Raicharan.
(d) Anukul.

2. What is the narrator doing when Rahman is arrested?
(a) Drinking tea.
(b) Writing the 18th chapter.
(c) Planning a household event.
(d) Correcting proof-sheets.

3. Who plays with Raicharan's son?
(a) All the boys in the village.
(b) Raicharan.
(c) Tanvir.
(d) The boy's aunt.

4. What color is the waist-coat that Anukul buys for the boy?
(a) Red.
(b) Yellow.
(c) Blue.
(d) Green.

5. What does Ratan do for the postmaster on his last morning in the village?
(a) Cooks his breakfast.
(b) Prepares his bath.
(c) Cleans his travel shoes.
(d) Packs his bags.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. Where is the postmaster from?

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

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