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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Snake-Song, Engine Trouble.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the talkative man reach the village with the tiger?
(a) By river taxi.
(b) By train.
(c) By foot.
(d) By horseback.

2. What is Soma's regular job?
(a) He is a dentist.
(b) He is a teacher.
(c) He is a sculptor.
(d) He is a doctor.

3. What day does Swami not want to go to school on?
(a) Saturday.
(b) Wednesday.
(c) Monday.
(d) Tuesday.

4. What is Dr. Raman known for?
(a) For helping the poor, even if they can't pay.
(b) For being direct with his patients.
(c) For overbilling people.
(d) For the figurines he has in his office.

5. What exam does Iswaren have a problem passing?
(a) The French language exam.
(b) The college entrance exam (SAT).
(c) The physical exam.
(d) The Intermediate level exam.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does the dog hang around the market before it meets the blind man?

2. What reason does Swami give his dad for not wanting to go to school?

3. Where does the talkative man first try to keep his engine?

4. How does Narayan describe the train when Iyer gets on it?

5. What does the talkative man hit accidentally with his engine?

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