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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17 - 19 .

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which new friend does Swami tell his Grandmother about at the start of Chapter 3?
(a) Somu.
(b) Rajam.
(c) Mani.
(d) Samuel.

3. Where is Swami’s father when he touches a wet spot to see if it is blood in Chapter 16?
(a) The hospital.
(b) The river bank.
(c) Swami’s Room.
(d) Malgudi Railway Station.

4. What does Mani bring to the clerk’s house in an effort to get him to tell him what is on the exam?
(a) Money.
(b) Brinjals.
(c) Coffee.
(d) Tiffin.

5. What does Swami thinks he hears repeatedly while walking along the road at night in Chapter 17?
(a) His name.
(b) His Granny’s voice.
(c) His father calling.
(d) His brother crying.

Short Answer Questions

1. What event is happening at the start of Chapter 18?

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

3. Who comes to forgive Swami for his participation in the protests at the beginning of Chapter 13?

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

5. What does Swami say a prayer for after it is no longer in his paper boat?

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