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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 offers Raju an update on the village violence?
(a) Velan's nephew.
(b) Velan's sister.
(c) Velan's brother.
(d) Velan's uncle.

2. How successful was Nalini at launching her new career?
(a) Her career took off almost immediately.
(b) Her career started off okay but she quit on the third day.
(c) No one had interest in her business.
(d) Her career looked promising but flopped.

3. How did Raju manage Nalini's career?
(a) He promoted her constantly because he wanted the best for her.
(b) He arrived at each performance with flowers to boost Nalini's confidence.
(c) He was fierce and scared Nalini from straying.
(d) He was controlling and tried to keep her away from others.

4. What is Raju's favorite season?
(a) The rainy season.
(b) The dry season.
(c) The planting season.
(d) The harvesting season.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Raju feel about his affair with Rosie?

2. How much of a loan did Raju hope to secure?

3. Who did Raju ask for a loan to pay the creditor?

4. What was Raju's main concern while he was involved with Rosie?

5. What business decision did Nalini threaten to make when Raju returned?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Raju feel about being replaced as Nalini's manager?

2. In Chapter 6, how long has Raju been at the temple?

3. Why did Raju have a hard time emotionally with not being able to please Rosie constantly?

4. Why did Nalini dance for the men from the local school?

5. What paradox is at play in Chapter 6?

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

7. As Nalini continued to manage her career, what did Raju learn about her as a person and in relation to the men in her lives?

8. Besides starting Rosie's dancing career, why was her name change significant?

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

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

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