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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. How soon after telling Ratan about his departure does he go?
(a) The next day.
(b) In two weeks.
(c) After the flooding season.
(d) Immediately.

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

3. Where does Raicharan go after being expelled from the household?
(a) Padma.
(b) Calcutta.
(c) Ulapur.
(d) His birth village.

4. What does the postmaster do once he has recovered?
(a) He writes his will.
(b) He decides to arrange for better housing in the village.
(c) He writes an application for transfer.
(d) He has Ratan send a message to his friend.

5. How is Raicharan able to get gold bangles and anklets for his boy?
(a) By stealing from the wealthiest man in the village.
(b) By melting down his wife's ornaments.
(c) By trading away his most valuable possession.
(d) By getting a second job.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to his uncle, when will Phatik be able to go home?

2. In "The Child's Return," what service does the master's boy enter after college?

3. In "Once There Was a King," what does the princess eat before going to speak to her husband?

4. Where is the postmaster from?

5. What does Raicharan tell his mistress that her son will be?

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