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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 "Once There Was a King," what does the princess find when she goes to tell the Brahman's son the truth?
(a) He has been bitten by a serpent.
(b) He has run from the palace.
(c) He has been replaced by an imposter.
(d) He is already sleeping.

2. Where does Bishambar live?
(a) England.
(b) Chandernagore.
(c) Calcutta.
(d) Chandipur.

3. What does Venu feed to the fish in the garden?
(a) Lettuce leaves.
(b) Puffed rice.
(c) Chopped peas.
(d) Breakfast leftovers.

4. In "Once There Was a King," how old is the narrator at the time of the story?
(a) 10.
(b) 11.
(c) 7.
(d) 5.

5. Who finds Phatik when he runs away?
(a) Two constables.
(b) His mother.
(c) A fisherman.
(d) His uncle.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Haralal make his initial appearance at the house?

2. When does Haralal leave his manager's office?

3. Where does Venu wish to go?

4. In "Once There Was a King," what does the princess make for her young husband?

5. How does Makhan's mother describe him?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do things initially go for Haralal at his new job?

2. What did narrator hope would happen on the evening when the story started?

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

4. What does the narrator wish upon hearing about the Brahman's son marrying the princess?

5. How does Venu react to Haralal leaving?

6. What is Calcutta like for Haralal when he walks through it?

7. How are 14-year-old boys characterized in "The Home-Coming"?

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

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

10. What happens when Phatik is taken to his mother's house?

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