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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Raju offer the boy by the river?
(a) A mango.
(b) A plantain.
(c) An apple.
(d) A kiwi.

2. Why does Raju stop Velan from bowing before he leaves?
(a) He prefers to shake hands.
(b) Only God is worthy of that respect.
(c) He doesn't think the bow is enough.
(d) He doesn't want Velan to leave.

3. How did Raju assist his father with work?
(a) He loaned his own money to the business.
(b) He was the errand boy.
(c) He covered for his father during lunch.
(d) He entertained customers.

4. What life decision did Raju need to make in Chapter 3?
(a) Whether or not to leave home.
(b) Whether or not to change careers.
(c) Whether or not to return to school.
(d) Whether or not to get married.

5. What does Velan offer Raju when he returns to the temple?
(a) Money.
(b) A basket of food.
(c) A fine rug.
(d) A statue.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a jutka?

2. What did Raju dislike about his last residence?

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

4. What did Raju begin selling in the railway shop?

5. Where did Raju learn the story that he tells Velan in the temple?

(see the answer key)

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