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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. Who does Raju say should attempt a hunger strike to return the rains?
(a) A saint.
(b) The entire village.
(c) A virgin.
(d) Velan.

2. Who disliked the time Raju and Rosie spent together?
(a) Marco.
(b) Joseph.
(c) Raju.
(d) Gaffur.

3. What does Raju notice around the temple?
(a) The villagers are ill.
(b) It becomes increasingly muggy.
(c) The river rises to a record high.
(d) It fails to rain.

4. What does Raju tell the villagers to do about the new conditions in the village?
(a) Chant at the temple.
(b) Bring more offerings.
(c) There is nothing they can do.
(d) Pray harder.

5. What was Raju's fate after he became preoccupied with Rosie?
(a) He was assaulted by Marco.
(b) He lost all other relationships.
(c) He finally found peace.
(d) He lost his business.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Raju prepared for court, what did Nalini promise him?

2. What new habit did Raju take up during Nalini's career?

3. How did Rosie feel about the way she was behaving behind Marco's back?

4. What causes the villagers to be angry with the shopkeeper?

5. Where did Raju stay in relation to Marco and Rosie?

Short Essay Questions

1. After Marco and Rosie's fight, how did the relationship between Rosie and Raju change?

2. How did Raju feel about the visitors that Nalini would entertain?

3. Why did Raju's life unravel in Chapter 7?

4. Who called Raju "a humble humanitarian" and why?

5. What message does Raju attempt to send to the villagers through Velan's relative?

6. How did Raju react when his mother and Nalini both moved on without him?

7. Why did Raju keep the letter about the jewelry from Nalini?

8. How do all of the discussions in the village link together in Chapter 6?

9. How is Raju's message to the village misinterpreted?

10. How did Raju's demeanor change while he was involved with Rosie?

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