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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Once There Was a King," what decision does the king make at his dinner with the queen?
(a) He will marry his daughter to the first man he sees upon leaving the palace.
(b) He will attack the castle of his treacherous brother.
(c) He will go back to the forest and never return.
(d) He will hold a grand tournament for the hand of his daughter.

2. Who does Phatik speak to in his feverish delirium?
(a) Brother.
(b) Mother.
(c) Aunt.
(d) Friend.

3. What does Haralal's manager say is the worst aspect of the loss?
(a) Disruption of rice purchases.
(b) Harm to Haralal's career.
(c) Shame upon himself.
(d) Distrust of investors.

4. What types of stories does Haralal tell Venu?
(a) From Greek history and Victor Hugo romances.
(b) From the Puranas.
(c) From 1,001 Nights and Charles Dickens.
(d) From his favourite Calcutta-based author.

5. Who knocks at Haralal's door, warning him that they will miss the train?
(a) His managar.
(b) Adharlal.
(c) A servant from his manager's office.
(d) His mother.

6. According to his uncle, when will Phatik be able to go home?
(a) October.
(b) November.
(c) December.
(d) January.

7. In "Once There Was a King," what does the princess make for her young husband?
(a) An amulet of protection.
(b) A cart made entirely of gold.
(c) A palace with seven wings.
(d) A jeweled crown to fit his little head.

8. Where does Venu wish to go?
(a) America.
(b) Argentina.
(c) England.
(d) Japan.

9. How does Makhan interfere with the planned prank?
(a) Sitting on the log.
(b) Attacking his brother.
(c) Bringing his mother.
(d) Telling the log's owner.

10. Where does Venu's family have a garden house?
(a) Bhatpara.
(b) Calcutta.
(c) Barrackpore.
(d) Gadiara.

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

12. In "Once There Was a King," who reads the incantations?
(a) The princess.
(b) A magician.
(c) A priest.
(d) A wise woman.

13. In "Once There Was a King," what is the narrator's excuse for skipping his lesson?
(a) Rain.
(b) Headache.
(c) Special occasion.
(d) Dog bite.

14. In "Once There Was a King," what does the queen cook for the king?
(a) An enchanted soup.
(b) A wild boar.
(c) A feast of birds and turtles.
(d) 64 dishes.

15. What is Venu wearing that seems unusual to Haralal?
(a) Parsee coat and trousers with jewelry.
(b) English suit and hat.
(c) Bengali dress.
(d) His father's clothing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Haralal's firm buy from the countryside?

2. What does Phatik not give to his brother?

3. When does the carriage driver stop to shake Haralal?

4. What does Haralal dream of after locking away the currency bags?

5. In "Once There Was a King," what does the king do to obtain a son?

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