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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," who does the king decide to marry his daughter to?
(a) A Brahman's son who is out gathering sticks.
(b) A wealthy merchant.
(c) A mysterious youth with a peacock feather.
(d) A young warrior with a scar on his cheek.

2. What happens to Venu's first tutor?
(a) Nanibala complains that even the sight of the tutor makes her boy ill, and he is sent away.
(b) Adharlal suspects him of theft and dismisses him.
(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.

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

4. When does the carriage driver stop to shake Haralal?
(a) At one o'clock.
(b) When the police stop them.
(c) When Haralal's coin has run out.
(d) When his shift is over.

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

6. How much money does Venu steal?
(a) 3,000 rupees.
(b) 1,500 rupees.
(c) 8,000 rupees.
(d) 5,000 rupess.

7. Why does Adharlal tell Haralal to find somewhere else to live?
(a) The tutor's unpleasant habits.
(b) A theft in the house.
(c) A need to save money.
(d) An argument with Nanibala.

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

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

10. Who brings Haralal into the house to see Adharlal?
(a) Ratikanta.
(b) Nanibala.
(c) A servant.
(d) Venu.

11. What does Haralal do when his salary is raised to 40 rupees a month?
(a) Has a celebratory feast.
(b) Writes a letter to Adharlal.
(c) Buys the wristwatch he has always wanted.
(d) Finds a small house and brings his mother to live with him.

12. How many children does Bishambar have?
(a) 3.
(b) 1.
(c) 5.
(d) 2

13. What does Haralal leave for Venu when he resigns?
(a) Book of stories.
(b) Bowl of goldfish.
(c) Wooden bird.
(d) Music box.

14. In "Once There Was a King," what are the narrator's mother and grandmother doing when the narrator finds them?
(a) Gossiping about a relative.
(b) Playing cards.
(c) Reading the newspaper.
(d) Drinking tea.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Once There Was a King," what does the princess eat before going to speak to her husband?

2. In "Once There Was a King," what do the boys at the Brahman's son's school ask him about?

3. During what part of the year does Haralal need to travel by the Saturday morning train?

4. What does Haralal find in the canvas money bags?

5. Who finds Phatik when he runs away?

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