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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Raju's mother move in Chapter 8?
(a) In with Gaffur.
(b) In with her sister.
(c) To Marco's home.
(d) Raju's uncle's house.

2. How did the men from the school respond to the dance?
(a) They were offended by the dance.
(b) They were extremely moved by the dance.
(c) They were surprised by the dance.
(d) They were not impressed by the dance.

3. What did the creditor threaten against Raju?
(a) To put him in prison.
(b) To kill him.
(c) To take him to court.
(d) To punish him.

4. What did Raju receive in the mail that he tried to keep from Nalini?
(a) A copy of Marco's book.
(b) Divorce papers from Marco.
(c) A set of blackmail pictures.
(d) A poor review of Nalini's performance.

5. How long did Raju have to stay away from the home?
(a) Three days.
(b) A month.
(c) Six months.
(d) Two weeks.

6. What was the concern of the young man Raju left in charge of the railway store?
(a) The customers were not being attended to properly by Raju.
(b) Raju did not take the proper time to assess the inventory.
(c) The customers were stealing from the store.
(d) Raju was not on top of the finances.

7. After leaving Raju's mother's home, where did Raju and Nalini live?
(a) They returned to the hotel.
(b) They moved to a large, upscale home.
(c) They lived above the dance studio.
(d) They downsized into a home they could afford.

8. Who convinced Marco to stay when he and Rosie were arguing?
(a) Rosie.
(b) Gaffur.
(c) Raju.
(d) Joseph.

9. Raju believed Marco had no sense about him when it came to what topic?
(a) Spirituality.
(b) Classical art.
(c) Daily living.
(d) Women.

10. How does Raju keep track of time at the temple?
(a) By the phases of the moon.
(b) By the rising of the river.
(c) By the seasonal gifts the villagers bring.
(d) By markings on the temple wall.

11. Who was Raju's assistant?
(a) Mani.
(b) Indyana.
(c) Alexander.
(d) Jabar.

12. What was Raju's fate after he became preoccupied with Rosie?
(a) He finally found peace.
(b) He lost his business.
(c) He lost all other relationships.
(d) He was assaulted by Marco.

13. How do the new conditions in the village affect Raju's gifts?
(a) There are no more gifts.
(b) There is a flood of gifts.
(c) The gifts increase in value.
(d) The gifts decrease.

14. Why did Nalini accuse Raju of being greedy?
(a) He pushed Nalini to ask for tips.
(b) He took a large portion of her profits for himself.
(c) He raised her prices continually without consulting with her.
(d) He rushed her from one engagement to the next without time to rest.

15. Where did Nalini live at the end of Chapter 10?
(a) Madras.
(b) Malasia.
(c) Mysore.
(d) Malgudi.

Short Answer Questions

1. Velan's relative says Velan won't stop fighting until he has accomplished what goal?

2. What is Raju's favorite season?

3. Where did Raju stay in relation to Marco and Rosie?

4. What role did Raju's uncle play in Raju's home?

5. How much of a loan did Raju hope to secure?

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