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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Before joining Raju on the steps of the temple, what does Velan do?
(a) Wash in the river.
(b) Introduce himself.
(c) Pick berries for them to share.
(d) Ask Raju's permission to join him.

2. What did Rosie request to see on her trip?
(a) The local market scene.
(b) A dancing king cobra.
(c) The temple of the gods.
(d) The Swami.

3. When Raju and Velan meet, who does Velan say is causing him problems?
(a) His mother.
(b) His business associate.
(c) His wife.
(d) His half-sister.

4. What does the barber deduce about Raju?
(a) He was in an accident.
(b) He left his wife.
(c) He robbed a man.
(d) He recently left jail.

5. What transpired between Marco and Rosie?
(a) A disagreement.
(b) A friendship.
(c) A hatred.
(d) A love affair.

6. Who speaks first in Chapter 1?
(a) Velan.
(b) Raju.
(c) Marco.
(d) Rosie.

7. Why will the children not go to the temple?
(a) They do not want to be educated.
(b) They are afraid of crocodiles.
(c) Their parents will not allow it.
(d) They are afraid of Raju.

8. Why was Velan out of town?
(a) He was visiting the carnival.
(b) He was conducting business.
(c) He was seeking medicine.
(d) He was visiting family.

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

10. How does Raju propose solving the problem of educating the children?
(a) He offers to hire a school teacher.
(b) He is willing to help on their farms.
(c) He offers to teach the children.
(d) He suggests the children are educated in the evenings.

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

12. Why does Raju stop Velan from bowing before he leaves?
(a) He prefers to shake hands.
(b) He doesn't think the bow is enough.
(c) Only God is worthy of that respect.
(d) He doesn't want Velan to leave.

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

14. What does Raju do with the gift Velan gives him as an offering?
(a) Refuses to accept it.
(b) Throws it in the river.
(c) Turns it over to the gods.
(d) Accepts it with gratitude.

15. What did Raju's father purchase to go with the jutka?
(a) A horse.
(b) A basket.
(c) A farm pen.
(d) A money bag.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When did Raju's father pass away?

3. What did Raju promise his mother when he took on his new job?

4. What lesson did Raju learn around the railway?

5. Which perspective is used to tell the story at the beginning of Chapter 4?

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