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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Master Mashai".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to Venu's first tutor?
(a) Adharlal suspects him of theft and dismisses him.
(b) Nanibala complains that even the sight of the tutor makes her boy ill, and he is sent away.
(c) He decides that the boy is a hopeless case and resigns from the position.
(d) He is loved by all in the household and stays on for several years.

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

3. In "Once There Was a King," how many years pass with the king in the forest?
(a) 5.
(b) 12.
(c) 18.
(d) 7.

4. What does Haralal's firm buy from the countryside?
(a) Rice and dal.
(b) Grapes and almonds.
(c) Goat milk.
(d) Coal.

5. What does Rahman carry as a reminder of his daughter?
(a) A drawing of her face.
(b) A photo of the two of them.
(c) A note that she wrote to him.
(d) An impression of her hand.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When does Haralal leave his manager's office?

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

4. What does the the postmaster start to teach Ratan?

5. In "The Child's Return," by the banks of what river is Anukul transferred to?

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