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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What river is considered “the prided of Malgudi” in Chapter 2?
(a) The River of India.
(b) Sarayu.
(c) Malgudi River.
(d) Seine.

2. How many days has Swami’s mother been in bed at the start of Chapter 7?
(a) 0.
(b) 12.
(c) 7.
(d) 2.

3. What does Rajam bring to his meeting with Mani and Swami in Chapter 2?
(a) His books.
(b) A club.
(c) An air gun.
(d) A police officer.

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

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

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

7. What do Rajam and Mani agree they can be at the end of Chapter 2?
(a) Friends.
(b) Fighters.
(c) Enemies.
(d) Police officers.

8. What is the title of Chapter 7 of Swami and Friends?
(a) A New Baby.
(b) Swami’s Brother.
(c) A New Arrival.
(d) A Baby Boy.

9. On what street does Mani plan to attack Somu at night on his way to the market?
(a) Kabir Street.
(b) Kefir Street.
(c) Market Street.
(d) Malgudi Street.

10. What is the title of Chapter 5 of Swami and Friends?
(a) Granny’s Room.
(b) Mother’s Room.
(c) Swami’s Room.
(d) Father’s Room.

11. When Swami tells Granny that Rajam’s dad is Police Superintendent, what does Granny tell Swami her husband was?
(a) A magician.
(b) Mayor.
(c) Sub-magistrate.
(d) A firefighter.

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

13. What subject is Swami learning at the end of Chapter 7 after his baby brother is born?
(a) History.
(b) Scripture.
(c) Art.
(d) Tamil Grammar.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Swami’s mother’s face look when he visits her in her room in Chapter 7?

2. How does Swami feel when his Granny tells stories of her husband?

3. Who is Swami waiting to arrive at his house at the start of Chapter 5?

4. What story is Granny telling when Swami falls asleep?

5. Who is following Swam at the end of Chapter 4?

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