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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Kulfi feel towards Sampath as Mr. Chawla is scolding him in Chapter 3?
(a) She is indifferent towards him.
(b) She is irritated at him.
(c) She thinks it is humorous.
(d) She pities him.

2. When living in the tree, how does Sampath get food at first?
(a) It is taken up by a local boy.
(b) One of the orchard pickers takes it to him.
(c) It is dropped by hand glider.
(d) Pinky climbs up the tree with it.

3. What does Sampath do with a pile of letters he is given in Chapter 4?
(a) Reads them and takes notes for his boss.
(b) Steams them open and reads them.
(c) Sorts them into piles by sender.
(d) Takes them to the post office.

4. When Sampath is first born, what does he seem like to Kulfi?
(a) The smartest baby she has ever known.
(b) The perfect child.
(c) Alien to her.
(d) The most wonderful baby in the world.

5. How does Pinky decide she is going to get to work in Chapter 4?
(a) Her boyfriend will pick her up.
(b) On the bus.
(c) On the back of Sampath’s bike.
(d) Her father will drop her off.

6. With what does Kulfi bribe the butcher?
(a) A pretty smile.
(b) Silk.
(c) With an extra tip.
(d) That she will date his son

7. What does Mr. Chawla realize is part of Sampath’s appeal?
(a) That Sampath has rejected modern luxuries.
(b) Sampath’s ability to make people laugh.
(c) Sampath’s apparent humility.
(d) That Sampath is kind to everyone.

8. What kind of books does Mr. Chawla buy in Chapter 1?
(a) Books on how to find a new job.
(b) Books on confronting family members.
(c) Books on motivating a wife.
(d) Books on babies.

9. Why does Mr. Chawla complain to his mother in Chapter 1?
(a) His mother arranged his marriage.
(b) His sister continues to steal money from him.
(c) His wife will not clean the house.
(d) His boss wants him to work too many hours.

10. What does Amma tell the person who wants to expose Sampath as a fraud?
(a) Sampath does not answer every question as to leave some mystery.
(b) Sampath is human and does not know everything.
(c) Sampath protects those who have done wrong.
(d) Sampath has always been remote from the real world.

11. With what does Mr. Chawla become obsessed?
(a) Finding Sampath a wife with a huge dowry.
(b) How to take advantage of Sampath’s fame.
(c) How to find a high paying job for Sampath.
(d) How to get Sampath out of the tree.

12. Where does the Chawla family seek help in Chapter 6?
(a) The local shaman.
(b) A Hindu guru.
(c) A Buddhist monk.
(d) Medical doctors, homeopathic and naturopathic doctors.

13. What picture does Sampath think about on his way home from work in Chapter 4?
(a) An ape with a very big, red bottom.
(b) A picture of a huge mansion.
(c) A painting done by his mother.
(d) A beautiful princess.

14. What does Kulfi offer Sampath when his father is criticizing him for his behavior at the wedding?
(a) A banana.
(b) A piece of advice.
(c) A smile.
(d) A fresh guava.

15. Where does Mr. Chawla work?
(a) He is the mayor of Shahkot.
(b) For the government.
(c) At a bank.
(d) At the local firework factory.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Chawla decide in Chapter 8 that Sampath could do for the family?

2. What kind of pictures does Kulfi draw?

3. In Chapter 5, what does Sampath tell his mother he wants?

4. What do the goat herders say are in the woods?

5. Where does Sampath fall asleep in Chapter 6?

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