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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Raju keep track of time at the temple?
(a) By the seasonal gifts the villagers bring.
(b) By the rising of the river.
(c) By the phases of the moon.
(d) By markings on the temple wall.

2. What bothered Raju about Nalini's business?
(a) He feared Nailini would want him to dance with her.
(b) He thought the business was costing too much money.
(c) He realized people only recognized him because of Nalini.
(d) He was afraid Nalini's performance would embarrass him.

3. After leaving Raju's mother's home, where did Raju and Nalini live?
(a) They returned to the hotel.
(b) They downsized into a home they could afford.
(c) They lived above the dance studio.
(d) They moved to a large, upscale home.

4. Where does Chapter 3 take place?
(a) Mysore.
(b) Mangal.
(c) Madras.
(d) Malgudi.

5. What did Raju gain by being associated with Nalini's career?
(a) A yacht.
(b) Real estate.
(c) 50% of her profits.
(d) Important friends.

Short Answer Questions

1. What explanation did Raju give for his father's behavior towards the station master?

2. During the course of Nalini's career, what was Raju doing and justifying that upset Nalini?

3. What reaction did Raju's parents have to the life decision he made?

4. What job at the railway did Raju inherit in Chapter 3?

5. How much money does the cattle herder earn?

(see the answer key)

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