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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where did Raju's mother move in Chapter 8?
(a) To Marco's home.
(b) Raju's uncle's house.
(c) In with Gaffur.
(d) In with her sister.

3. What did Raju promise his mother when he took on his new job?
(a) He would always provide for her.
(b) She could visit him at his new job.
(c) She would never have to worry again.
(d) He would still look after the railway shop.

4. Where did Raju play when his tree space became crowded?
(a) In the sand.
(b) In the work trucks.
(c) In the closet.
(d) At the neighbor's house.

5. What is said to be hiding in the river?
(a) Raju.
(b) A murderer.
(c) A water monster.
(d) A crocodile.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened when Raju went to court?

2. What does Raju do with the gift Velan gives him as an offering?

3. Who gave Raju his nickname?

4. How did Marco view Raju?

5. What reaction did Raju's parents have to the life decision he made?

(see the answer key)

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