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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15 & 16 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What school does Swami attend after leaving his previous school at the end of Chapter 12?
(a) Malgudi High School.
(b) Malgudi Prep School.
(c) Albert Mission School.
(d) The Board High School.

2. After being caned for missing drill for one week, what does Swami vow to put in Dr. Kesavan’s table-drawer?
(a) Ink.
(b) Red ants.
(c) A snake.
(d) Wasps.

3. Swami stays close to Mani on the last day of school because of a belief among students that what happens on the last day?
(a) Mani beats everyone up.
(b) Students who fail exams are caned.
(c) Enemies stab each other.
(d) The headmaster canes students while leaving.

4. What does Swami obsess about getting in Chapter 10 once vacation begins?
(a) A job.
(b) A new bike.
(c) His exam grades.
(d) A hoop.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which Albert Mission students does Rajam tell the headmaster are allowed to leave promptly at 4:30?

2. What argument for studying does Swami’s father make, which finally convinces Swami to study without argument?

3. What does Swami do with ink in the excitement of the last day of school?

4. The exam question Swami found easiest was about a tiger who offered what to a Brahmin?

5. What does Mr. Ebenezar read in scripture class at the end of Chapter 1, after Swami’s father’s letter has been received?

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