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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. How much did the groom offer to pay Raju's father for the use of his equipment?
(a) Two rupees a year.
(b) Two rupees a month.
(c) Two rupees a week.
(d) Two rupees a day.

2. What industrial progress was finally made in Chapter 3?
(a) The railway was finished.
(b) An assembly line began in the factory.
(c) Cars made an appearance in the streets.
(d) The cotton gin was used.

3. Who does Raju speak to at the beginning of Chapter 4?
(a) Velan's family.
(b) Another priest.
(c) A large group of villagers.
(d) Rosie and Marco.

4. Where does the original conversation in Chapter 4 take place?
(a) At Velan's home.
(b) At the ancient temple.
(c) By the river bed.
(d) In the market place.

5. Where is Raju hiding when the villagers stop by the temple?
(a) Behind the hibiscus plant.
(b) Under the table.
(c) In the temple.
(d) Up the banana tree.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Raju angry with the boy by the railway?

2. What business decision did Raju make after his father passed?

3. What did Raju dislike about his last residence?

4. Why did Raju's father punish him by the railway?

5. When did Raju's father pass away?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Malgudi represent for Raju?

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

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

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

5. How is education viewed up through Chapter 3 of the novel?

6. Why does Velan defend his out of town visit early in Chapter 1?

7. What raised Marco's estimation of Raju?

8. What transpired between Raju and Rosie in Chapter 5?

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

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

(see the answer keys)

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