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

3. What industrial progress was finally made in Chapter 3?
(a) Cars made an appearance in the streets.
(b) The railway was finished.
(c) An assembly line began in the factory.
(d) The cotton gin was used.

4. Who entered Raju's father's shop at the beginning of Chapter 2?
(a) Railway men.
(b) Religious men.
(c) Neighborhood children.
(d) Police officers.

5. Where did Marco spend his time?
(a) In Mangala.
(b) In Malgudi.
(c) In Mysore.
(d) In Mempi.

6. Which perspective is used to tell the story at the beginning of Chapter 4?
(a) Raju's present tense view.
(b) Raju's past tense view.
(c) Velan's view.
(d) The omniscient narrator.

7. What did the groom offer to buy for Raju's father?
(a) Wheat.
(b) A lamp light.
(c) Horse grain.
(d) A new rug.

8. Why was Raju angry with the boy by the railway?
(a) The boy had bullied Raju.
(b) Raju thought the boy was invading his territory.
(c) The boy stole from Raju.
(d) Raju had fought with the boy earlier.

9. What activity does Raju think classifies him as "night guide to the skies"?
(a) Counting the stars.
(b) Giving direction by the stars.
(c) Studying the moon phases.
(d) Identifying constellations.

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

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

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

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

14. What nickname did Raju have at the railway?
(a) Raju of the Rails.
(b) Railway Raju.
(c) Rail-Raj.
(d) Railway Raj.

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