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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is looking for Raju at the end of Chapter 2?
(a) Velan.
(b) The sheep herder's uncle.
(c) The temple gardener.
(d) Rosie.

2. Who does Raju request be sent to the temple?
(a) The village leaders.
(b) The parents.
(c) The children.
(d) The school master.

3. What does Raju do with the gift Velan gives him as an offering?
(a) Refuses to accept it.
(b) Accepts it with gratitude.
(c) Turns it over to the gods.
(d) Throws it in the river.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Raju like adding to his inventory at the store?

2. What did Rosie request to see on her trip?

3. Where did Raju meet Rosie?

4. Who speaks first in Chapter 1?

5. How many trains entered the railway station daily?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why was it significant that the author had Raju's father die in the rainy season?

2. Why does Raju avoid Velan's sister's wedding?

3. How were Raju's business tactics influenced by his father?

4. Why is Raju able to separate himself from the truth when dealing with others?

5. How was Raju always able to offer his customers an answer?

6. How did Raju's skills as a guide enter into his relationship with Rosie?

7. How does Raju advance his character's transformation in Chapter 4?

8. How did the train station mirror Raju's life?

9. Why is it paradoxical that Raju encourages education for the village children?

10. Why was Raju given his nickname at the railway?

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