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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Swami bring to his father, which angers him in Chapter 8?
(a) His map of Europe?
(b) His homework.
(c) His examination grades.
(d) His examination list.

2. What does Swami tell the cook he must change and put on a clean one for his friend’s visit in Chapter 5?
(a) His apron.
(b) His oven mitt.
(c) His shoes.
(d) His dhoti.

3. What does Mani talk to Swami about as they walk to Rajam’s house in Chapter 6?
(a) His poor grades.
(b) How much he likes Swami.
(c) His disdain for the headmaster.
(d) Hurting Somu, the Pea, and Sankar.

4. What is the title of Chapter 5 of Swami and Friends?
(a) Mother’s Room.
(b) Swami’s Room.
(c) Granny’s Room.
(d) Father’s Room.

5. Who does Rajam attempt to order around to impress his friends at the end of Chapter 3?
(a) His mother.
(b) Swami.
(c) Mani.
(d) The cook.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Swami suggest he bring Rajam to meet to avoid answering Rajam’s questions about Swami’s books?

2. What does Swami say a prayer for after it is no longer in his paper boat?

3. When Swami tells Granny that Rajam’s dad is Police Superintendent, what does Granny tell Swami her husband was?

4. What does Rajam bring to his meeting with Mani and Swami in Chapter 2?

5. How does Swami feel when his Granny tells stories of her husband?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Swami’s conversation with Granny about Rajam at the start of Chapter 3.

2. What class does Swami stare at while bored in Vendanayagam’s class in Chapter 1?

3. What are Swami’s thoughts on the Infant Standard’s class described in Chapter 4?

4. How does Mani show his allegiance to Swami when he finds out about his new nickname of Tail in Chapter 5?

5. What impresses Swami and Mani about Rajam’s house on their first visit in Chapter 3?

6. Who are Mani and Swami surprised to see when they arrive at Rajam’s house in Chapter 5 and why are they there?

7. What does Mani talk to Swami about while walking to Rajam’s to find out what their promised surprise is in Chapter 6?

8. What does Somu explain to Swami regarding his new nickname, Tail, in Chapter 4?

9. How does Swami prepare for Rajam’s first visit to his house in Chapter 5?

10. What does Swami say about Jesus in response to Mr. Ebenezar’s criticism of Hindu beliefs in Chapter 1?

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