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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 purchase to go with the jutka?
(a) A farm pen.
(b) A money bag.
(c) A basket.
(d) A horse.

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

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

4. In Chapter 2, where does Raju establish his new throne at the temple?
(a) The greatest peak.
(b) The garden area.
(c) The inner temple.
(d) The front gate.

5. What town had Velan been visiting before meeting Raju?
(a) Mysore.
(b) Malgudi.
(c) Madras.
(d) Mangal.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Raju's love interest?

2. What does Velan give Raju in appreciation of helping his sister?

3. What life decision did Raju need to make in Chapter 3?

4. What does Raju's role become at the temple?

5. What did Rosie request to see on her trip?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How did the barber deduce information about Raju's life?

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

5. How do the villagers regard Raju?

6. What role did the railway play in Raju's family?

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

8. How does Raju initially regard the other villagers?

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

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

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