View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to the cattle when the village conditions change?
(a) They pass out from heat stroke.
(b) They die of dehydration.
(c) The contract an illness.
(d) They drown crossing the river.

2. Why does Raju change his reaction to the gifts at this point from how he responded in the beginning of the novel?
(a) He wants the villagers to think he has very little so they will bring more.
(b) He thinks the gifts are beneath him.
(c) He is embarrassed by the gifts.
(d) He is desperate for money.

3. How much of a loan did Raju hope to secure?
(a) 500 rupees.
(b) 200 rupees.
(c) 50 rupees.
(d) 2000 rupees.

4. Who did Raju become friends with at the beginning of Chapter 5?
(a) Garison.
(b) Geoffery.
(c) Gaffur.
(d) Gideon.

5. What solution does the school master offer to the children's unwillingness to attend the temple?
(a) He suggests he go to the children individually.
(b) He suggests they forget trying to force the children to be educated.
(c) He suggests Raju speak to them.
(d) He suggests they meet in town.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How did Raju's mother describe their animals?

3. What industrial progress was finally made in Chapter 3?

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

5. What was the concern of the young man Raju left in charge of the railway store?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 342 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample