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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Raju assist his father with work?
(a) He was the errand boy.
(b) He covered for his father during lunch.
(c) He loaned his own money to the business.
(d) He entertained customers.

2. What town had Velan been visiting before meeting Raju?
(a) Malgudi.
(b) Madras.
(c) Mangal.
(d) Mysore.

3. Where is Raju hiding when the villagers stop by the temple?
(a) Behind the hibiscus plant.
(b) Under the table.
(c) Up the banana tree.
(d) In the temple.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Raju do with the gift Velan gives him as an offering?

2. What does Raju offer the boy by the river?

3. What does Velan's sister claim Raju has to do to change someone?

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

5. Who entered Raju's father's shop at the beginning of Chapter 2?

(see the answer key)

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