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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Forty-Five a Month, Out of Business.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose death causes the blind man to put a rope on the dog?
(a) His son's.
(b) His daughter's.
(c) His landlord's.
(d) The old woman's.

2. What does the sadhu first request of the talkative man?
(a) Shelter.
(b) Money.
(c) Food.
(d) Books.

3. Why does Rama Rao and his family have to move out of their home?
(a) So they can go live undercover.
(b) Because the house is infested with rats.
(c) So they can rent it for income.
(d) So they can flee the country.

4. What ailment does Swami try to use to stay home from school?
(a) A bad cold.
(b) A headache.
(c) A tummy ache.
(d) A sore throat.

5. What does the talkative man hit accidentally with his engine?
(a) Someone's house.
(b) His own house.
(c) A compound wall.
(d) The side of the library.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the tiger known for?

2. What does Swami's father write a letter complaining about?

3. What skill does Iyer lie to the newcomer on the train about having?

4. What does the swami want the talkative man to do to him with his engine?

5. What goals does the talkative man have for himself and his music?

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