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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Sastri change the conversation with the septuagenarian?
(a) Sastri tells the old man to leave the building.
(b) Sastri mentions Vasu as the possible offender.
(c) Sastri knows more of the story and shares his insight.
(d) Sastri demands action.

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

3. How does Nataraj get back to town?
(a) He rides on Kumar with the mahout.
(b) Vasu offers him a ride.
(c) He is given a lift by the doctor.
(d) Another eight hour bus ride.

4. Why does Nataraj feel silly in Mempi?
(a) He knew nothing about tigers.
(b) Vasu kept telling everyone what an excellent landlord he was.
(c) He hadn't planned on being gone, so he had no buttons for his shirt and no money to buy food.
(d) Everyone else there was a hunter.

5. Which of the following does Vasu accuse Nataraj of?
(a) Turning the neighbors against him.
(b) Stealing some of his merchandise.
(c) Pretending to be his friend when he was not.
(d) Setting the forestry officer on him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rangi tell Nataraj when she comes to his home?

2. How does Nataraj's wife feel about Rangi coming to see Nataraj at home?

3. Which of the following best describes the feelings of the poet about Vasu?

4. What does Vasu want Nataraj to do for him?

5. How does Sen help Nataraj?

(see the answer key)

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