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

2. What convinces Adharlal to hire Haralal?
(a) The prospect of a cheap tutor.
(b) Venu's enthusiasm for Haralal.
(c) Something special in Haralal's manner.
(d) Haralal's impressive credentials.

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

4. In "Once There Was a King," what does the princess eat before going to speak to her husband?
(a) Her favorite soup.
(b) His leftover supper.
(c) A banana pudding.
(d) Nothing, for she has no appetite.

5. In "Once There Was a King," does the narrator's tutor arrive to give his lesson?
(a) No, he is busy and apologizes the next day.
(b) Yes, and he teaches him as normal.
(c) Yes, but the narrator's mother sends him away.
(d) No, the weather keeps him away

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many children does Bishambar have?

3. What does Haralal's manager say is the worst aspect of the loss?

4. What does Phatik not give to his brother?

5. Why does Adharlal tell Haralal to find somewhere else to live?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happens when the boys put their plan into action?

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

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

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

6. How do Venu and Haralal initally get along?

7. What is Phatik's mischievous plan?

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

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

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

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