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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5 & 6 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Rajam tell Mani and Swami he has for them at his house at the start of Chapter 6?
(a) A new game.
(b) A snack.
(c) Money.
(d) A surprise.

2. On what street does Mani plan to attack Somu at night on his way to the market?
(a) Market Street.
(b) Kabir Street.
(c) Malgudi Street.
(d) Kefir Street.

3. What does Swami’s scripture teacher call the students for believing in their gods rather than Jesus?
(a) Pious.
(b) Praiseworthy scholars.
(c) Intellectuals.
(d) Wretched idiots.

4. Who is used as Mani and Rajam’s medium when they meet at the end of Chapter 2?
(a) Swami.
(b) The Pea.
(c) Samuel.
(d) Somu.

5. At Rajam’s house, Mani and Swami enter his room with eyes closed because they are pretending to be what?
(a) Sleeping cat and dog.
(b) Invisible.
(c) Blind kitten and blind puppy.
(d) Blindfolded.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Swami feel when his Granny tells stories of her husband?

2. What part of the school does Swami avoid for fear his headmaster might be there at the start of Chapter 4?

3. What does Swami’s teacher, Vedenayagam, write on his paper in Chapter 1?

4. Who is getting ready for school at the start of Chapter 1?

5. Who does Swami’s scripture teacher discuss “gadding about with dancing girls” (5) in Chapter 1?

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