1. What does Mani talk to Swami about as they walk to Rajam’s house in Chapter 6?
(a) His disdain for the headmaster.
(b) How much he likes Swami.
(c) His poor grades.
(d) Hurting Somu, the Pea, and Sankar.

2. Who is Swami’s scripture teacher?
(a) Mr. Edwards.
(b) Mr. Ebenezar.
(c) Mani.
(d) Mr. Somu.

3. What does the Pea call Swami in Chapter 4, which makes Swami want to cry?
(a) Nose.
(b) Tail.
(c) Tiger.
(d) Toes.

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

5. What does Rajam do to Mani on his first day of school, which impresses Swami?
(a) He yells at Mani.
(b) He shakes Mani’s hand.
(c) He steals Mani’s books.
(d) He returns Mani’s jab.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Swami tells his father that his scripture teacher yanked his ear, his father writes a letter to the headmaster saying that the scripture teacher did what to Swami?

2. Who is the author of Swami and Friends?

3. What does Rajam bring to his meeting with Mani and Swami in Chapter 2?

4. What is Rajam’s father’s occupation?

5. Who tells Swami that his new nickname is Rajam’s tail?

(see the answer key)

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