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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "The Home-Coming" - "Once There was a King".

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In "Once There Was a King," when does the princess finally tell the Brahman's son that she will answer his question?
(a) When he can prove he is ready.
(b) That night after supper, when he is in bed.
(c) Once the prophecy is fulfilled.
(d) After the rainy season ends.

3. How does Phailna treat Raicharan?
(a) With anger.
(b) With fondness and condescension.
(c) With indifference.
(d) With resentment.

4. What does the baby call Raicharan, in "The Child's Return,"?
(a) Ra-na.
(b) Dan-na.
(c) Ba-ba.
(d) Chan-na.

5. In "Once There Was a King," what is the narrator's excuse for skipping his lesson?
(a) Rain.
(b) Special occasion.
(c) Headache.
(d) Dog bite.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Makhan interfere with the planned prank?

2. In "Once There Was a King," what does the Brahman's son eventually say to the princess?

3. Who says that Raicharan cannot remain in the household?

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

5. In "Once There Was a King," what does the princess make for her young husband?

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