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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who entered Raju's father's shop at the beginning of Chapter 2?
(a) Religious men.
(b) Police officers.
(c) Neighborhood children.
(d) Railway men.

2. What activity does Raju think classifies him as "night guide to the skies"?
(a) Giving direction by the stars.
(b) Studying the moon phases.
(c) Identifying constellations.
(d) Counting the stars.

3. What was Raju's punishment from his father?
(a) He had to go without dinner.
(b) He had to leave India for a month.
(c) He had to attend school.
(d) He was slapped by his father.

4. How did Raju's mother describe their animals?
(a) A necessary evil.
(b) As joyous company.
(c) A strict commodity.
(d) A sufficient bother.

5. Why did Raju like adding to his inventory at the store?
(a) He liked having a variety of ways to help his customers.
(b) He was able to keep the shop open longer.
(c) He was able to make more of a profit.
(d) He felt selling only magazines and snacks was beneath him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Raju learn the story that he tells Velan in the temple?

2. Before joining Raju on the steps of the temple, what does Velan do?

3. Where did Marco stay for the remainder of his trip?

4. What did Raju's father get permission to do at the railway?

5. What does the term "pyol" mean?

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