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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the septuagenarian react when he hears Sastri's information?
(a) He blames Nataraj for covering for the offender.
(b) All of the above.
(c) He says next Vasu will be pointing guns at children.
(d) He aks to go see Vasu himself.

2. What problem does the septuagenarian bring to Nataraj?
(a) The odor of Vasu's work is hurting his lungs.
(b) His grandson's dog had been shot.
(c) He is trying to rent a room in his home but no-one will rent near Vasu.
(d) He is afraid of Vasu's violence.

3. What is the animal hospital like?
(a) The animal hospital is very modern and clean.
(b) The animal hospital is surrounded by sacred cows being cared for.
(c) The animal hospital is packed with animals, loud, and dirty.
(d) The animal hospital is a wide open field with a little hut.

4. What did Vasu hear about when they reached Mempi?
(a) There was a wild elephant nearby in the jungle.
(b) There had been a tiger prowling through town the previous night.
(c) Several poachers had been shot and killed.
(d) The forestry service was taking the week off.

5. What does Nataraj ask Vasu for at the tea-shop in Mempi?
(a) Money to buy something to eat.
(b) To be left alone.
(c) To take him back to Malgudi.
(d) To save the village from the tiger.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Nataraj feel about the enmity between him and Vasu?

2. What does Nataraj tell Vasu's friend about the printing job?

3. What does Vasu say when Sen criticizes Nehru?

4. What does Vasu do in the village of Mempi?

5. What does Nataraj say he should have done if he cared for a peaceful existence?

(see the answer key)

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