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

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

4. Why are the villagers not sending their children to school?
(a) They need them to tend to the cattle.
(b) They need them to pick crops.
(c) They do not have a school teacher.
(d) They are opposed to education.

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

6. Why did Raju like adding to his inventory at the store?
(a) He was able to make more of a profit.
(b) He was able to keep the shop open longer.
(c) He felt selling only magazines and snacks was beneath him.
(d) He liked having a variety of ways to help his customers.

7. Why did Raju like his new job?
(a) He enjoyed visiting new places.
(b) He enjoyed being outdoors.
(c) He enjoyed learning to things.
(d) He enjoyed the clients.

8. What town had Velan been visiting before meeting Raju?
(a) Malgudi.
(b) Mysore.
(c) Madras.
(d) Mangal.

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

10. Who gave Raju his nickname?
(a) His father.
(b) The station master.
(c) The travelers.
(d) Himself.

11. Why will the children not go to the temple?
(a) They are afraid of Raju.
(b) They do not want to be educated.
(c) Their parents will not allow it.
(d) They are afraid of crocodiles.

12. What reaction did Raju's parents have to the life decision he made?
(a) They sent him away.
(b) They did not mention it.
(c) They praised his decision.
(d) They refused to speak to him.

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

14. What does Raju's role become at the temple?
(a) Teaching the children when the school master is away.
(b) Teaching the parents about life and spiritual matters.
(c) Praying in silence for long periods of time.
(d) Keeping order in the temple.

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