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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the groom offer to buy for Raju's father?
(a) A lamp light.
(b) A new rug.
(c) Wheat.
(d) Horse grain.

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

3. What job at the railway did Raju inherit in Chapter 3?
(a) Running the station shop.
(b) Directing passengers.
(c) Sweeping the station floor.
(d) Driving a train.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the barber deduce about Raju?

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

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

4. What did Raju's school master request in addition to money?

5. What does the term "pyol" mean?

(see the answer key)

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