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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What explanation did Raju give for his father's behavior towards the station master?
(a) The station master determined who could have a shop at the station.
(b) The station master offered praise and raises on a whim.
(c) The station master didn't speak to any natives.
(d) The station master seemed to sneak around the station.

3. Who do the children convince to accompany them to the temple?
(a) The village officials.
(b) Children from a neighboring village.
(c) Their parents.
(d) The village elders.

4. Before joining Raju on the steps of the temple, what does Velan do?
(a) Ask Raju's permission to join him.
(b) Pick berries for them to share.
(c) Introduce himself.
(d) Wash in the river.

5. Where did Raju play when his tree space became crowded?
(a) At the neighbor's house.
(b) In the sand.
(c) In the closet.
(d) In the work trucks.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did the town celebrate the new industrial progress?

2. Who does Raju speak to at the beginning of Chapter 4?

3. What reaction did Raju's parents have to the life decision he made?

4. What did Raju dislike about his last residence?

5. What does the boy at the temple leave behind with Raju?

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