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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Raju propose solving the problem of educating the children?
(a) He offers to hire a school teacher.
(b) He suggests the children are educated in the evenings.
(c) He is willing to help on their farms.
(d) He offers to teach the children.

2. How did Raju's mother feel about his new job?
(a) She was glad he found his calling.
(b) She was displeased with him.
(c) She agreed to support any choice he made.
(d) She was afraid for his safety.

3. In Chapter 5, what job did Raju's new friend have?
(a) Caravan driver.
(b) Taxi driver.
(c) Limo driver.
(d) Bus driver.

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

5. What did Raju's father get permission to do at the railway?
(a) Open a shop at the station.
(b) Pass out newspapers.
(c) Polish the trains.
(d) Ride for free.

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

7. Where did Raju's father work?
(a) At the doctor's office.
(b) In the market square.
(c) At the railway station.
(d) In his own shop.

8. What does the term "pyol" mean?
(a) Living room.
(b) Floor.
(c) Porch.
(d) Kitchen.

9. Who does Velan's sister agree to marry?
(a) Her neighbor.
(b) Her uncle.
(c) Her cousin.
(d) Her brother.

10. How did Raju intervene between Rosie and Marco?
(a) He smoothed things out between them.
(b) He took sides and instigated a fight.
(c) He drove them apart.
(d) He showed them the best in each other.

11. What services did Marco request?
(a) Raju's friend as his personal driver.
(b) Raju to watch over Rosie while Marco was away.
(c) Raju to fetch him breakfast each morning.
(d) Raju's company on his trip.

12. Where is Raju hiding when the villagers stop by the temple?
(a) In the temple.
(b) Under the table.
(c) Behind the hibiscus plant.
(d) Up the banana tree.

13. How many trains entered the railway station daily?
(a) 4.
(b) 2.
(c) 1.
(d) 3.

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

15. What business decision did Raju make after his father passed?
(a) He hired more help.
(b) He closed the hut shop.
(c) He expanded the current shop.
(d) He opened another shop.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Raju and Marco meet?

2. How much did the groom offer to pay Raju's father for the use of his equipment?

3. How did Raju assist his father with work?

4. Who is most "impressed by the grandeur of the whole thing"?

5. What did Raju dislike about his last residence?

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