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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. What did Raju and his classmates do with the drain at their teacher's home while he was away?
(a) They poured chemicals in the drain water.
(b) They dipped their teacher's hat in the water.
(c) They wrapped caterpillars in leaves and threw them in the water.
(d) They floated notebook paper boats in the water.

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

3. What does Velan give Raju in appreciation of helping his sister?
(a) A fruit tray.
(b) A statue of a god.
(c) A bag of gold.
(d) A book of prayers.

4. 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.

5. What did Raju dislike about his last residence?
(a) He loathed waking early in the morning.
(b) He disliked the hard work it required.
(c) He couldn't handle the extreme temperatures.
(d) He despised the other residents.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is looking for Raju at the end of Chapter 2?

2. When did Raju's father pass away?

3. Who does Raju speak to at the beginning of Chapter 4?

4. Which perspective is used to tell the story at the beginning of Chapter 4?

5. When Raju and Velan meet, who does Velan say is causing him problems?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Malgudi represent for Raju?

2. Why did Raju say he didn't grow up like other normal people?

3. How does Raju initially regard the other villagers?

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

5. How does Raju justify staying on at the temple?

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

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

8. Why did Raju justify that his behavior towards his clients was okay?

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

10. How do the villagers regard Raju?

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