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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bishambar offer?

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

3. Who arrives in the middle of the brothers' fight?

4. How does Makhan interfere with the planned prank?

5. Where does Bishambar live?

Short Essay Questions

1. What favour does Venu ask of Haralal, and why does Haralal say no?

2. Why is Haralal feeling so bad when the carriage picks him up after he has walked around Calcutta?

3. How does Phatik's mother react when he wants to go to Calcutta?

4. What is Phatik's mischievous plan?

5. How does Phatik's aunt react when he loses his lesson book?

6. What happens when the manager confronts Haralal about the missing money?

7. What happens when Hanalal takes Venu's letter and ornaments to Adharlal?

8. How has Venu changed when Haralal goes to see him after his mother's death?

9. What does the narrator of "Once There was a King" say that children did not need to know?

10. How does Ratikanta treat those who come to see his patron?

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