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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does the barber deduce about Raju?
(a) He recently left jail.
(b) He left his wife.
(c) He robbed a man.
(d) He was in an accident.

3. What kept Raju's father from returning for dinner nightly when Raju was young?
(a) Talking with friends.
(b) An affair.
(c) Tending the the animals.
(d) Drinking in town.

4. What is the name of Raju's love interest?
(a) Meena.
(b) Devi.
(c) Lalitha.
(d) Rosie.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What job at the railway did Raju inherit in Chapter 3?

2. What life decision did Raju need to make in Chapter 3?

3. What did Raju dislike about his last residence?

4. Where did Raju meet Rosie?

5. What state did Raju's father's death leave for Raju's mother?

(see the answer key)

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