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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) Gandhi.
(b) Sri Krishna.
(c) The headmaster.
(d) Jesus.

2. What does Swami bring to his father, which angers him in Chapter 8?
(a) His examination grades.
(b) His map of Europe?
(c) His examination list.
(d) His homework.

3. How do Swami and Mani get past the locked gate at Rajam’s in Chapter 6?
(a) They ring the bell.
(b) They pick the lock.
(c) They have their own key.
(d) They jump.

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

5. What does Swami play with in the gutters near his house?
(a) A piece of wood.
(b) A paper boat.
(c) A leaf.
(d) A coin.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rajam tell Mani and Swami he has for them at his house at the start of Chapter 6?

2. What river is considered “the prided of Malgudi” in Chapter 2?

3. Who does Swami try to imitate in his class, which causes the Pea to laugh uncontrollably at the end of Chapter 7?

4. When Swami tells Granny that Rajam’s dad is Police Superintendent, what does Granny tell Swami her husband was?

5. What does Mani bring to the clerk’s house in an effort to get him to tell him what is on the exam?

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