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

2. What did Raju promise his mother when he took on his new job?
(a) He would always provide for her.
(b) She could visit him at his new job.
(c) She would never have to worry again.
(d) He would still look after the railway shop.

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

4. What lesson did Raju learn around the railway?
(a) Conning money out of passengers.
(b) Anticipating the passengers' needs.
(c) Where to hide at the station.
(d) How to sneak onto a train without passage.

5. How much did the groom offer to pay Raju's father to keep the equipment?
(a) 75 rupees.
(b) 50 rupees.
(c) 100 rupees.
(d) 125 rupees.

Short Answer Questions

1. What town had Velan been visiting before meeting Raju?

2. How did Raju's mother describe their animals?

3. When did Raju's father pass away?

4. What was the groom's excuse when he didn't pay Raju's father?

5. How much did the groom offer to pay Raju's father for the use of his equipment?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Raju initially regard the other villagers?

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

5. How do the villagers regard Raju?

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

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

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

9. What does Malgudi represent for Raju?

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

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