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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mr. Ebenezar read in scripture class at the end of Chapter 1, after Swami’s father’s letter has been received?
(a) The Bible.
(b) The Koran.
(c) The Tripitaka.
(d) Bhagavad Gita.

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

3. Which room does Swami want to use for Rajam’s first visit to his home?
(a) His father’s.
(b) Granny’s.
(c) The kitchen.
(d) The library.

4. Who is Swami waiting to arrive at his house at the start of Chapter 5?
(a) Mani.
(b) the Pea.
(c) Somu.
(d) Rajam.

5. Where does Swami wander to when he cannot find his friends during a leisure period in Chapter 4?
(a) The cafeteria.
(b) The headmaster’s office.
(c) The library.
(d) Infant Standards.

6. What does Swami’s teacher, Vedenayagam, write on his paper in Chapter 1?
(a) Not good.
(b) Very Good.
(c) Very Bad.
(d) Nice work.

7. Rajam begins to suspect they are not in Swami’s room because it appears to lack which contents of Swami’s?
(a) His schoolwork.
(b) His shoes.
(c) His clothing.
(d) His books.

8. Who does Swami spend the night with while his mother is in labor?
(a) The cook.
(b) His father.
(c) Himself.
(d) His Granny.

9. Who does Rajam attempt to order around to impress his friends at the end of Chapter 3?
(a) Swami.
(b) The cook.
(c) Mani.
(d) His mother.

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

11. How does Swami feel when he looks at his mother in her room in Chapter 7?
(a) Sad.
(b) Happy.
(c) Confused.
(d) Angry.

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

13. What is the title of Chapter 8 of Swami and Friends?
(a) School Exams.
(b) After the Examinations.
(c) Study Time.
(d) Before the Examinations.

14. What is written on the blackboard when Swami arrives at school after Rajam’s visit to his house in Chapter 5?
(a) Swam loves Rajam.
(b) Tail.
(c) Swami stinks.
(d) Rajam’s Pet.

15. Where do Mani and Swami meet Rajam after school in Chapter 2?
(a) Mani’s house.
(b) Malgudi Orchard.
(c) Behind the school.
(d) Nallappa Grove.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mani talk to Swami about as they walk to Rajam’s house in Chapter 6?

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

3. What does Rajam lecture Mani, Swami, Somu, Sankar, and the Pea about in his room in Chapter 6?

4. What is the name of Chapter 1?

5. What does Mani tell Swami he plans to do to Rajam at the start of Chapter 2?

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