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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During the course of Nalini's career, what was Raju doing and justifying that upset Nalini?
(a) He was destroying the careers of Nalini's competition.
(b) He was spending out of control.
(c) He was having an affair.
(d) He was staying out late at the bars.

2. Why does Raju change his reaction to the gifts at this point from how he responded in the beginning of the novel?
(a) He wants the villagers to think he has very little so they will bring more.
(b) He is desperate for money.
(c) He is embarrassed by the gifts.
(d) He thinks the gifts are beneath him.

3. How long does Velan suggest Raju fast?
(a) Two weeks.
(b) Twelve days.
(c) One month.
(d) Five days.

4. What causes the villagers to be angry with the shopkeeper?
(a) The new store hours.
(b) The price of rice.
(c) The price of wheat.
(d) The new policies.

5. What did Raju's father get permission to do at the railway?
(a) Ride for free.
(b) Polish the trains.
(c) Open a shop at the station.
(d) Pass out newspapers.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Raju keep track of time at the temple?

2. Why did Nalini accuse Raju of being greedy?

3. How did Raju manage Nalini's career?

4. What explanation did Raju give for his father's behavior towards the station master?

5. Who was Raju's assistant?

(see the answer key)

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