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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What advice does Nataraj receive about Vasu?
(a) That he is dangerous and he should proceed with caution.
(b) All of the above.
(c) That he should ask him to leave.
(d) That nothing would be resolved without a fight.

2. What does the lawyer say when Nataraj suggests they use the money he is owed to pay the court fees?
(a) That the accounts must not be mixed.
(b) That he will do so if it erases his entire debt.
(c) The money will not be enough.
(d) That it is a brilliant way of avoiding taxes.

3. What does Sen like to discuss?
(a) Epic poetry.
(b) The mistakes of the president, Nehru.
(c) The business of the press run by Nataraj.
(d) Elephants.

4. Which of the following best describes the relationship between Nataraj and Sastri?
(a) Sastri and Nataraj share all tasks equally.
(b) Sometimes Nataraj feels like the employee instead of the employer.
(c) Nataraj rules the press with an iron fist and drives Sastri hard.
(d) Sastri almost lives at the press because he has no family.

5. Which of the following best describes a philosophy practiced by Vasu?
(a) As civilized beings, it is up to us to prove our superiority to nature.
(b) Hard work pays off.
(c) Might is right.
(d) All of the above.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nataraj call Vasu?

2. What action does Vasu take regarding where he lives?

3. What does Nataraj do early every morning?

4. What is the first action of Vasu in The Man-eater of Malgudi?

5. Who currently lives in the house on Kabir Street?

(see the answer key)

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