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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Child's Return," by the banks of what river is Anukul transferred to?
(a) Padma.
(b) Tapi.
(c) Brahmaputra.
(d) Mahanadi.

2. What does Ratan not ask when he tells her that he is leaving?
(a) When will he come back?
(b) Who will replace him?
(c) Where is he going?
(d) Will he take her with him?

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

4. What did the postmaster have to console himself with that Ratan lacked?
(a) Philosophy.
(b) Money.
(c) A brother.
(d) A warm coat.

5. What does Ratan do for the postmaster on his last morning in the village?
(a) Prepares his bath.
(b) Packs his bags.
(c) Cleans his travel shoes.
(d) Cooks his breakfast.

Short Answer Questions

1. What animal does Raicharan pretend to be while playing with the little boy?

2. During what holiday will Mini's wedding take place?

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

4. What does the Cabuliwallah have on his head?

5. In "The Child's Return," what does the boy point to from his go-cart?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Anukul buy for his son?

2. How does Mini initially react to Rahman?

3. What amazes Raicharan about the baby?

4. How does Raicharan react to the birth of his son?

5. What is the narrator's first impression of Rahman?

6. What does the postmaster think about as he is leaving?

7. How does Mini change as she grows older?

8. How do the missing boy's parents react?

9. How does Anukul react to Raicharan's claim that Phailna is his son?

10. How does Raicharan's situation change when Anukul gets married?

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