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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 activity did Raju and his father share?
(a) Praying.
(b) Playing.
(c) Home schooling.
(d) Hunting.

2. What does Velan's sister claim Raju has to do to change someone?
(a) Look at them.
(b) Bless them.
(c) Speak to them.
(d) Lay hands on them.

3. Why was Raju angry with the boy by the railway?
(a) The boy stole from Raju.
(b) Raju thought the boy was invading his territory.
(c) The boy had bullied Raju.
(d) Raju had fought with the boy earlier.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Raju stay involved with the villagers?

2. What job did Raju take on in Chapter 5?

3. What does the barber deduce about Raju?

4. What business decision did Raju make after his father passed?

5. Where did Raju play when his tree space became crowded?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why was Raju given his nickname at the railway?

2. Why is Raju able to separate himself from the truth when dealing with others?

3. How is education viewed up through Chapter 3 of the novel?

4. How did Raju's skills as a guide enter into his relationship with Rosie?

5. How were Raju's business tactics influenced by his father?

6. What role did the railway play in Raju's family?

7. How did the barber deduce information about Raju's life?

8. After the groom left with the jutka, what did Raju's parents discover?

9. Why did customers recommend Raju as a top notch guide?

10. How does Raju initially regard the other villagers?

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