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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's father get permission to do at the railway?
(a) Polish the trains.
(b) Ride for free.
(c) Open a shop at the station.
(d) Pass out newspapers.

2. What job at the railway did Raju inherit in Chapter 3?
(a) Running the station shop.
(b) Driving a train.
(c) Sweeping the station floor.
(d) Directing passengers.

3. Why does Raju stay involved with the villagers?
(a) He wants to watch how they live.
(b) They bring him food daily.
(c) He has a plan for his escape.
(d) He feels a closeness to them.

4. What was Raju's punishment from his father?
(a) He had to attend school.
(b) He had to leave India for a month.
(c) He was slapped by his father.
(d) He had to go without dinner.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What activity did Raju and his father share?

2. What services did Marco request?

3. What nickname did Raju have at the railway?

4. Why did Raju like his new job?

5. Who escorted Raju to the Board school?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the structure of the writing style in Chapter 1 portray the inner workings of the protagonist's mind?

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

3. How do the villagers regard Raju?

4. What is the source of Velan's admiration in Chapter 2?

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

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

7. What are Raju's fears when the villagers don't show?

8. How does Raju initially regard the other villagers?

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

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

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