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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Raju propose solving the problem of educating the children?
(a) He suggests the children are educated in the evenings.
(b) He offers to hire a school teacher.
(c) He is willing to help on their farms.
(d) He offers to teach the children.

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

3. What explanation did Raju give for his father's behavior towards the station master?
(a) The station master offered praise and raises on a whim.
(b) The station master seemed to sneak around the station.
(c) The station master determined who could have a shop at the station.
(d) The station master didn't speak to any natives.

4. How long does Velan suggest Raju fast?
(a) Twelve days.
(b) One month.
(c) Two weeks.
(d) Five days.

5. Why does Raju stop Velan from bowing before he leaves?
(a) Only God is worthy of that respect.
(b) He doesn't want Velan to leave.
(c) He prefers to shake hands.
(d) He doesn't think the bow is enough.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many trains entered the railway station daily?

2. In Chapter 5, what job did Raju's new friend have?

3. When did Raju's father pass away?

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

5. What business decision did Nalini threaten to make when Raju returned?

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