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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who entered Raju's father's shop at the beginning of Chapter 2?
(a) Railway men.
(b) Religious men.
(c) Police officers.
(d) Neighborhood children.

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

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

5. How much did the groom offer to pay Raju's father for the use of his equipment?
(a) Two rupees a day.
(b) Two rupees a year.
(c) Two rupees a week.
(d) Two rupees a month.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Raju's punishment from his father?

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. What does the term "pyol" mean?

(see the answer key)

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