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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When would Rahman return to his country?
(a) In mid-January.
(b) Once his money ran out.
(c) After the floods receded.
(d) During the late-spring.

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

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

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

5. What convinces Adharlal to hire Haralal?
(a) Venu's enthusiasm for Haralal.
(b) Haralal's impressive credentials.
(c) The prospect of a cheap tutor.
(d) Something special in Haralal's manner.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the village children call Phailna?

2. How old is Raicharan when he first becomes a servant?

3. What does the postmaster do once he has recovered?

4. In "Once There Was a King," what does the princess find when she goes to tell the Brahman's son the truth?

5. How does Phailna treat Raicharan?

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