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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 school master request in addition to money?
(a) Free room and board.
(b) A pet for his child.
(c) Supplies for the school.
(d) Food for his pantry.

2. Where does Chapter 3 take place?
(a) Mysore.
(b) Malgudi.
(c) Mangal.
(d) Madras.

3. Why did Raju like his new job?
(a) He enjoyed learning to things.
(b) He enjoyed visiting new places.
(c) He enjoyed being outdoors.
(d) He enjoyed the clients.

4. What did the groom offer to buy for Raju's father?
(a) A new rug.
(b) Horse grain.
(c) A lamp light.
(d) Wheat.

5. Where did Raju learn the story that he tells Velan in the temple?
(a) From his mother.
(b) From his grandmother.
(c) From his father.
(d) From his cousin.

Short Answer Questions

1. Before joining Raju on the steps of the temple, what does Velan do?

2. Where is Raju hiding when the villagers stop by the temple?

3. Why does Raju stop Velan from bowing before he leaves?

4. Who gave Raju his nickname?

5. What nickname did Raju have at the railway?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What is revealed about Raju's personality by the fact that he asked the school master to teach at the temple?

5. Why does Raju decide he has to stay at the temple?

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

7. What raised Marco's estimation of Raju?

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

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

10. How do the villagers regard Raju?

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