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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is said to be hiding in the river?
(a) Raju.
(b) A crocodile.
(c) A water monster.
(d) A murderer.

2. What lesson did Raju learn around the railway?
(a) How to sneak onto a train without passage.
(b) Where to hide at the station.
(c) Conning money out of passengers.
(d) Anticipating the passengers' needs.

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

4. Where do Raju and Marco meet?
(a) At the market.
(b) At the barber shop.
(c) At the railway station.
(d) In jail.

5. How did Raju's mother describe their animals?
(a) As joyous company.
(b) A strict commodity.
(c) A sufficient bother.
(d) A necessary evil.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a jutka?

2. Why does Raju stop Velan from bowing before he leaves?

3. What did the groom offer to buy for Raju's father?

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

5. Before joining Raju on the steps of the temple, what does Velan do?

(see the answer key)

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