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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3 & 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the title of Chapter 2?
(a) Mani and Somu.
(b) Swami and Rajam.
(c) Rajam and Mani.
(d) Somu and the Pea.

2. Why do Swami’s friends believe Swami no longer feels they are good enough for him?
(a) Because he gets better grades.
(b) Because he is rich.
(c) Because of his friendship with Rajam.
(d) Because of his friendship with Mani.

3. Who tells Swami that his new nickname is Rajam’s tail?
(a) Rajam.
(b) the Pea.
(c) Somu.
(d) Mani.

4. Whose house do Mani and Swami visit where they are met by a police officer in Chapter 3?
(a) Mr. Ebenezar’s.
(b) The headmaster’s.
(c) Somu’s.
(d) Rajam’s.

5. What does Granny tell Swami her daughter turned her husband’s gold medal’s into?
(a) A necklace.
(b) Bangles.
(c) Golden slippers.
(d) A wedding ring.

Short Answer Questions

1. What river is considered “the prided of Malgudi” in Chapter 2?

2. What does Swami play with in the gutters near his house?

3. What does Rajam tell Mani and Swami they can do with his toys?

4. What part of the school does Swami avoid for fear his headmaster might be there at the start of Chapter 4?

5. Who does Rajam attempt to order around to impress his friends at the end of Chapter 3?

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