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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was Raju angry with the boy by the railway?
(a) The boy stole from Raju.
(b) Raju had fought with the boy earlier.
(c) Raju thought the boy was invading his territory.
(d) The boy had bullied Raju.

2. What kept Raju's father from returning for dinner nightly when Raju was young?
(a) An affair.
(b) Tending the the animals.
(c) Talking with friends.
(d) Drinking in town.

3. When Raju and Velan meet, who does Velan say is causing him problems?
(a) His half-sister.
(b) His mother.
(c) His business associate.
(d) His wife.

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

5. Before joining Raju on the steps of the temple, what does Velan do?
(a) Ask Raju's permission to join him.
(b) Introduce himself.
(c) Pick berries for them to share.
(d) Wash in the river.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the barber deduce about Raju?

3. What did Raju dislike about his last residence?

4. Where do Raju and Marco meet?

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

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