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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Subha" - "The Castaway".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Nilkanta lean against with an open book in his lap?
(a) A rock overlooking the Ganges.
(b) An little boat that has been dragged ashore.
(c) The wall of Kiran's bedroom.
(d) A champak bush.

2. In "Once There Was a King," what does the princess find when she goes to tell the Brahman's son the truth?
(a) He is already sleeping.
(b) He has run from the palace.
(c) He has been bitten by a serpent.
(d) He has been replaced by an imposter.

3. How long does it take for the groom and his family to learn that Subha does not speak?
(a) When they first meet her.
(b) Within ten days.
(c) At the wedding itself.
(d) During the first family dinner.

4. In "Master Mashai," what is Adharlal's wife named?
(a) Mishita.
(b) Nanibala.
(c) Ria.
(d) Anjana.

5. In "The Child's Return," by the banks of what river is Anukul transferred to?
(a) Padma.
(b) Brahmaputra.
(c) Mahanadi.
(d) Tapi.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the worst part of Kiran's life in the riverside villa?

2. What are Subha's sisters named?

3. Where is Anukul a magistrate?

4. Who does Nilkanta blame for turning Kiran against him?

5. What is Phailna's first reaction to hearing that he is a magistrate's son?

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