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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7 & 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Swami’s scripture teacher discuss “gadding about with dancing girls” (5) in Chapter 1?
(a) Sri Krishna.
(b) Gandhi.
(c) Jesus.
(d) The headmaster.

2. Who does Swami try to imitate in his class, which causes the Pea to laugh uncontrollably at the end of Chapter 7?
(a) His new baby brother.
(b) Mani.
(c) The headmaster.
(d) Their teacher.

3. What argument for studying does Swami’s father make, which finally convinces Swami to study without argument?
(a) If Swami fails, his friends will move up a grade without him.
(b) If Swami passes, he will earn a gift.
(c) If Swami fails, he will be punished the whole summer.
(d) If Swami fails, he will need to get a job.

4. What does Swami do to Sankar and the Pea in his class at the end of Chapter 5?
(a) He screams at them.
(b) He slaps them.
(c) He throws ink at them.
(d) He chases them out of the classroom.

5. Who is the author of Swami and Friends?
(a) R.K. Ebenezar.
(b) R.K. Narayan.
(c) P.K. Vedenayagam.
(d) J.K. Rowlings.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the title of Chapter 2?

3. Who does Swami suggest he bring Rajam to meet to avoid answering Rajam’s questions about Swami’s books?

4. What is Chapter 4 called?

5. What does Rajam tell Mani and Swami they can do with his toys?

(see the answer key)

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