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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Once There Was a King," does the narrator's tutor arrive to give his lesson?
(a) No, he is busy and apologizes the next day.
(b) Yes, but the narrator's mother sends him away.
(c) No, the weather keeps him away
(d) Yes, and he teaches him as normal.

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

3. What is Phatik doing when the mustached stranger approaches him?
(a) Skipping stones.
(b) Singing to himself.
(c) Nibbling grass.
(d) Pretending to fish.

4. Why does the postmaster not call Ratan in as usual one morning?
(a) He has left for Calcutta.
(b) He is with his friend the factory owner.
(c) He is sick in bed.
(d) He is bored of her company.

5. According to the "Once There Was a King" narrator, what is the attitude of modern readers?
(a) Credulous and gullible.
(b) Critical and suspicious.
(c) Overly excitable.
(d) Dismissive and disdainful.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Raicharan move for Phailna to go to school?

2. What does Ratikanta say about Venu?

3. What does Phatik say when he opens his eyes to see his mother?

4. Who does Phatik speak to in his feverish delirium?

5. How does Makhan's mother describe him?

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