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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of Raju's love interest?
(a) Lalitha.
(b) Rosie.
(c) Devi.
(d) Meena.

2. What activity does Raju think classifies him as "night guide to the skies"?
(a) Studying the moon phases.
(b) Identifying constellations.
(c) Giving direction by the stars.
(d) Counting the stars.

3. What does Velan give Raju in appreciation of helping his sister?
(a) A book of prayers.
(b) A fruit tray.
(c) A statue of a god.
(d) A bag of gold.

4. What did Raju dislike about his last residence?
(a) He disliked the hard work it required.
(b) He loathed waking early in the morning.
(c) He couldn't handle the extreme temperatures.
(d) He despised the other residents.

5. What does Raju offer the boy by the river?
(a) A mango.
(b) A kiwi.
(c) An apple.
(d) A plantain.

Short Answer Questions

1. What town had Velan been visiting before meeting Raju?

2. Where did Raju learn the story that he tells Velan in the temple?

3. What is said to be hiding in the river?

4. When Raju and Velan meet, who does Velan say is causing him problems?

5. Why did Raju's father punish him by the railway?

(see the answer key)

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