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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 is the setting of "The Castaway"?
(a) Cuncolim.
(b) Chandipur.
(c) Calcutta.
(d) Chandernagore.

2. What are Subha's tears compared to?
(a) A wrestler's hands.
(b) Strands of light on the river surface.
(c) Bird song in the night.
(d) The oyster's pearls.

3. According to his uncle, when will Phatik be able to go home?
(a) January.
(b) October.
(c) November.
(d) December.

4. Who complains to Sharat about Nilkanta?
(a) The parents of the village children.
(b) The man whose fishing boat he "borrowed."
(c) The owner of the mango orchard.
(d) Sharat's mother.

5. What is the first sign that Nilkanta is aging and developing?
(a) He no longer enjoys fairy tales.
(b) He is embarrassed to be in Kiran's presence.
(c) He begins to grow a mustache.
(d) He feels ashamed when Kiran treats him like a boy,

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does it take for the groom and his family to learn that Subha does not speak?

2. What does Haralal find in the canvas money bags?

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

4. How does Makhan interfere with the planned prank?

5. What is the primary ambition of the Gosains' youngest boy?

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