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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "The Home-Coming" - "Once There was a King".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Once There Was a King," what does the queen cook for the king?
(a) A wild boar.
(b) An enchanted soup.
(c) A feast of birds and turtles.
(d) 64 dishes.

2. What is Phailna's first reaction to hearing that he is a magistrate's son?
(a) Sadness.
(b) Relief.
(c) Incredulity.
(d) Anger.

3. What does Ratan do for the postmaster in the evening?
(a) Wash his suit.
(b) Write the letters he dictates.
(c) Bring him his fish.
(d) Light his pipe.

4. What color is the waist-coat that Anukul buys for the boy?
(a) Yellow.
(b) Blue.
(c) Red.
(d) Green.

5. What does Mini think the Cabuliwallah's bag contains?
(a) Magic.
(b) Children.
(c) Almonds.
(d) Crows.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Phatik doing when the mustached stranger approaches him?

2. What does Raicharan tell his mistress that her son will be?

3. What does Phatik say when he opens his eyes to see his mother?

4. According to what Mini was told, what animal makes it rain?

5. What did the postmaster have to console himself with that Ratan lacked?

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