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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Nataraj think about Vasu's friend's printing job?
(a) The festival would be poorly attended.
(b) The book contained most of the sentiments Vasu missed in life.
(c) None of the above.
(d) The rules were clearly being printed for Vasu's benefit.

2. How do Sen and the poet react when Vasu comes into the parlor?
(a) Sen and the poet argue incessantly with Vasu.
(b) Sen and the poet talk for hours with Vasu about his past.
(c) Sen and the poet try to leave when Vasu comes.
(d) Sen and the poet anticipate Vasu's arrival and are despondent without him.

3. In the beginning of chapter two, what are Nataraj and Sastri printing?
(a) Colour labels for K.J.'s aerated drinks.
(b) Invitations to a festival.
(c) The daily newspaper.
(d) Business cards for a taxidermist.

4. What move was taken to preserve peace between the five brothers and their families?
(a) The brothers were sent in different directions to learn careers.
(b) None of the above.
(c) Nataraj's grandfother split the family up and emptied the house.
(d) A printing press was started to make them work together.

5. What are the dynamics between Vasu and the poet?
(a) The poet refuses to hear Vasu talk.
(b) Vasu gets the poet to move from the Queen Anne chair when he arrives.
(c) They are mutually respectful but distant.
(d) They knew each other previously.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following best describes the relationship between Nataraj and Sastri?

2. How many people work with Nataraj at his press?

3. How does Nataraj control the situation in his parlor?

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

5. Which of the following best describes Vasu?

(see the answer key)

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