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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Raju do with the gift Velan gives him as an offering?
(a) Refuses to accept it.
(b) Accepts it with gratitude.
(c) Turns it over to the gods.
(d) Throws it in the river.

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

3. What did Raju and his classmates do with the drain at their teacher's home while he was away?
(a) They wrapped caterpillars in leaves and threw them in the water.
(b) They floated notebook paper boats in the water.
(c) They dipped their teacher's hat in the water.
(d) They poured chemicals in the drain water.

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

5. What was Raju's punishment from his father?
(a) He was slapped by his father.
(b) He had to leave India for a month.
(c) He had to attend school.
(d) He had to go without dinner.

Short Answer Questions

1. What activity did Raju and his father share?

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

3. What does Velan give Raju in appreciation of helping his sister?

4. Where does Chapter 3 take place?

5. What does the term "pyol" mean?

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