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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the first action of Vasu in The Man-eater of Malgudi?
(a) The first action of Vasu is to order a large printing job.
(b) The first action of Vasu is to show Nataraj a selection of his work.
(c) The first action of Vasu is to barge through the curtain, violating the traditions of Nataraj's press.
(d) The first action of Vasu is to threaten Nataraj.

2. What does Nataraj suddenly fear when Vasu carelessly answers his request for money?
(a) That he wouln't make it home in time for his appointment.
(b) That he would starve to death.
(c) That Vasu had forgotten that they were friends.
(d) That maybe Vasu was abducting him for ransom.

3. What starts a friendly conversation between Nataraj and the tea-shop man?
(a) Both have been slighted by Vasu.
(b) None of the above.
(c) The feast that Vasu has paid for.
(d) The tea-shop man needs to print some fliers.

4. What does Nataraj have stashed away up in his attic that he wishes to be rid of?
(a) Several animals stuffed by a taxidermist.
(b) Old newspapers, magazines and other waste paper.
(c) Scorpions and snakes.
(d) All of the above.

5. Who gives Nataraj cold looks when he runs into them on the street?
(a) His extended family.
(b) The politicians.
(c) The girl he spurned at the market.
(d) The owners of the Star.

Short Answer Questions

1. Does Nataraj have a family of his own?

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

3. What did Vasu hear about when they reached Mempi?

4. What is Nataraj's poet friend trying to accomplish?

5. How do Sen and the poet react when Vasu comes into the parlor?

(see the answer key)

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