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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Velan give Raju in appreciation of helping his sister?
(a) A book of prayers.
(b) A bag of gold.
(c) A fruit tray.
(d) A statue of a god.

4. Why did Raju's father punish him by the railway?
(a) He tried to run away.
(b) He punched another child.
(c) He stole from the railway.
(d) He used foul language.

5. Why are the villagers not sending their children to school?
(a) They need them to tend to the cattle.
(b) They need them to pick crops.
(c) They are opposed to education.
(d) They do not have a school teacher.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which perspective is used to tell the story at the beginning of Chapter 4?

2. Why does Raju stay involved with the villagers?

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

4. Why was Raju angry with the boy by the railway?

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

(see the answer key)

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