2. In "The Child's Return," what does the boy point to from his go-cart?
(a) A man in a boat.
(b) A colorful bird.
(c) A kadamba tree.
(d) A mango tree.

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

4. What does Raicharan tell his mistress that her son will be?
(a) A poet.
(b) A banker.
(c) An actor.
(d) A judge.

5. How does Rahman appear different when he arrives in the narrator's study on the day of the wedding?
(a) He seems more vigorous.
(b) There is a scar on his face.
(c) He has gained weight.
(d) His hair is cut shorter.

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

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

8. What do most people think happened to the missing boy?
(a) Taken by outsiders.
(b) Ran away.
(c) Fell in the Padma.
(d) Kidnapped by Raicharan.

9. What does the the postmaster start to teach Ratan?
(a) Swimming.
(b) Scripture.
(c) Alphabet.
(d) Arithmetic.

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

11. What does the postmaster give to Ratan before leaving?
(a) A pocket knife.
(b) A wooden figure of a little bird.
(c) Most of his month's salary.
(d) His address in Calcutta.

12. In what way is Raicharan's boy similar to the missing child?
(a) His appetite.
(b) His hands.
(c) His behavior.
(d) His eyes.

13. What is Mini's mother like?
(a) Melancholic.
(b) Anxious.
(c) Jocular.
(d) Aggressive.

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

15. According to what Mini was told, what animal makes it rain?
(a) Heron.
(b) Buffalo.
(c) Whale.
(d) Elephant.