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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What does it mean that "a man's past keeps growing, even when his future has come to a full stop?" (from Book 4 - Book 5)

Masterji's past indiscretions are beginning to catch up with him.

Masterji's poor health habits have made him ill and will shorten his life.

The more you live, the longer your past will become and the shorter your future will be.

Masterji holds strongly onto the memories of his family and very little in his future holds meaning for him.

2.

Why does Ms. Meenakshi offer to run a story in the newspaper? (from Book 8 - Epilogue)

She wants to get back at him for pushing her boyfriend.

She wants to help Masterji because she knows that he is alone in the fight.

She thinks her boyfriend might become famous for writing it.

She wants to make money off the article.

3.

"What would he do with his remaining time -- the cigarette stub of years left to a man already in his sixties?" is an example of what type of literary device? (from Introduction - Book 1)

A euphemism.

A simile.

A personification.

A metaphor.

4.

The "Societies" that exist in the city of Mumbai are most comparable to what other kind of group? (from Introduction - Book 1)

A home owner's association.

A town council.

A political party in a local precinct.

The respectable middle class.

5.

Why does Mrs. Puri tell Ramu that Masterji is a greedy old man? (from Book 6 - Book 7)

Because he does not want them to take care of the stray dog.

Because she is trying to get Ramu to turn against Masterji as well.

Because she wants her new home with the shiny wooden cabinets.

Because he never seems grateful for the mangoes she brings.

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