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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the town saying about Nataraj after Vasu's death?
(a) That he had killed a rakshasa single handedly.
(b) That he should leave the neighborhood.
(c) That he should be elected to public office.
(d) That he had saved Kumar's life.

2. What does the post man tell Nataraj?
(a) That Vasu had shot himself.
(b) That Vasu was missing.
(c) That Vasu is dead.
(d) That Vasu was poisened and is in the hospital.

3. Who is still good friends with Nataraj after Vasu's death?
(a) Muthu.
(b) Sastri.
(c) Sen.
(d) Rangi.

4. What is Nataraj's intent when he goes up to Vasu's room when the procession is about to come by?
(a) To attract attention so all may see who murdered Kumar.
(b) To light a fire in the attic that will make is impossible for Vasu to stay there.
(c) To kill Vasu.
(d) To reason with Vasu.

5. What was the general atmosphere of the community for days after Vasu's death?
(a) Relief and subdued celebration.
(b) Fear and mourning.
(c) Suspicion and theorizing.
(d) Blame and anger.

6. After Vasu's death, how is business at the press? How does Nataraj spend his time?
(a) Business is very slow, and Nataraj tries to read War and Peace.
(b) The press is way behind on printing jobs, so Nataraj spends all his time doing both his and Sastri's jobs.
(c) Business is slow, so Nataraj spends all his time talking to people in his parlor.
(d) The press is very busy, and Nataraj is kept running from client to client.

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

8. What does Nataraj speak with the adjournment lawyer about in their last conversation?
(a) Nataraj wants to know what he can do to protect himself against slander.
(b) Nataraj demands the lawyer pay his printing debt.
(c) Nataraj wants the lawyer to defend him against criminal accusations.
(d) None of the above.

9. Why can't they change the path of the procession to avoid going by Vasu's window?
(a) There is not other safe path for a parade to the temple.
(b) It is the traditional route.
(c) They only have permits for that route.
(d) They have already decorated the route.

10. What help does Nataraj seek from Sen?
(a) Nataraj asks Sen to help him find the doctor for Kumar.
(b) Nataraj asks Sen to act as a go between him and the lawyer.
(c) Nataraj wants Sen to give a message to Vasu.
(d) Nataraj asks Sen how to defeat a rakshasa.

11. What does Nataraj say was the greatest damage caused by the man-eater?
(a) He brought suspicion into Malgudi.
(b) He destroyed Nataraj's name, friendships, and world.
(c) He took sacred animals from the world.
(d) He caused fear in those of good heart.

12. While preparing for the celebration, how do Sastri and Nataraj keep up with work?
(a) They hire extra help.
(b) They send all their customers next door to The Star.
(c) They work late every day on juice lables.
(d) All of the above.

13. What undertaking does Vasu take over from the unwilling Nataraj for the celebration?
(a) Collecting money.
(b) Finding entertainment.
(c) Providing security.
(d) Gathering a crowd.

14. Who comes to visit Nataraj at home while he is resting?
(a) Sen and the poet.
(b) Muthu, Sen, the poet, Dr Joshi, and Rangi.
(c) Muthu, Sen, and Rangi.
(d) Rangi

15. What does Nataraj first credit the tapping on the grill he hears to?
(a) The hyena.
(b) Vasu.
(c) A faulty mechanism in the press.
(d) A ghost.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nataraj remove from Vasu's apartment?

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

3. What causes the delay in the procession?

4. How do the poet, Sastri, and Nataraj spend the night prior to the parade?

5. What does Sastri divulge about Rangi?

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