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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Vasu say when Sen criticizes Nehru?
(a) Vasu tells Sen that Vasu himself could do a better job being prime minister.
(b) Vasu tells Sen that Nehru always does the right thing.
(c) Vasu agrees wholeheartedly with Sen's criticism.
(d) Vasu tells Sen that if he is wiser than Nehru he should go try to be prime minister.

2. Why has the adjournment lawyer had a hard time financially?
(a) He is negligent about handling money.
(b) The people he helps can't pay their bills.
(c) Few people seek legal council.
(d) Since his daughters wedding he has had to give many gifts to his in-laws.

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

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

5. Does Nataraj have a family of his own?
(a) Yes, his four sons have recently married.
(b) No, his closest family is a brother that lives nearby.
(c) Yes, he has a wife and a son.
(d) No, he was raised an orphan and never married.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Vasu end up in Nataraj's attic?

2. How does Nataraj feel about having the taxidermy business upstairs?

3. What does Nataraj do early every morning?

4. Why was the printing job Nataraj was working on when Vasu takes him away urgent?

5. How long does Vasu say the jeep ride he takes Nataraj on will take?

(see the answer key)

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