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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During the course of Nalini's career, what was Raju doing and justifying that upset Nalini?
(a) He was having an affair.
(b) He was spending out of control.
(c) He was staying out late at the bars.
(d) He was destroying the careers of Nalini's competition.

2. How much money does the cattle herder earn?
(a) 4 annas a month per home.
(b) A total of 4 annas a month.
(c) 4 annas a week per home.
(d) A total of 4 annas a week.

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

4. How many trains entered the railway station daily?
(a) 3.
(b) 1.
(c) 4.
(d) 2.

5. Who was Raju's assistant?
(a) Alexander.
(b) Indyana.
(c) Jabar.
(d) Mani.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Raju receive in the mail that he tried to keep from Nalini?

2. What new nickname does Raju earn from the villagers?

3. Why does Raju change his reaction to the gifts at this point from how he responded in the beginning of the novel?

4. What did Raju gain by being associated with Nalini's career?

5. Velan's relative says Velan won't stop fighting until he has accomplished what goal?

(see the answer key)

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