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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What town had Velan been visiting before meeting Raju?
(a) Mangal.
(b) Malgudi.
(c) Madras.
(d) Mysore.

3. Who is looking for Raju at the end of Chapter 2?
(a) Velan.
(b) The temple gardener.
(c) Rosie.
(d) The sheep herder's uncle.

4. What was the groom's excuse when he didn't pay Raju's father?
(a) He tried to leave town.
(b) He insisted he was robbed.
(c) He pled poverty.
(d) He clamed to be ill.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many trains entered the railway station daily?

3. What is said to be hiding in the river?

4. What does the term "pyol" mean?

5. Where did Raju play when his tree space became crowded?

(see the answer key)

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