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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay 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 Koran.
(b) The Tripitaka.
(c) Bhagavad Gita.
(d) The Bible.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Swami discusses that Jesus ate flesh and fish and drank wine, whereas a Brahmin believes a god should be what?

2. How do Swami and Mani get past the locked gate at Rajam’s in Chapter 6?

3. Where do Mani and Swami meet Rajam after school in Chapter 2?

4. What is Rajam’s father’s occupation?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens at Nallapas Grove between Mani and Rajam?

2. What does Mani talk to Swami about while walking to Rajam’s to find out what their promised surprise is in Chapter 6?

3. Describe Swami’s visit to his mother’s room at the start of Chapter 7?

4. How does Swami prepare for Rajam’s first visit to his house in Chapter 5?

5. What happens when Swami returns to school after Rajam’s visit in Chapter 5?

6. What class does Swami stare at while bored in Vendanayagam’s class in Chapter 1?

7. What does Somu explain to Swami regarding his new nickname, Tail, in Chapter 4?

8. Describe Swami’s conversation with Granny about Rajam at the start of Chapter 3.

9. What impresses Swami and Mani about Rajam’s house on their first visit in Chapter 3?

10. What are Swami’s thoughts on the Infant Standard’s class described in Chapter 4?

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