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

2. What job did Raju take on in Chapter 5?
(a) School master.
(b) Professional tour guide.
(c) Snake charmer.
(d) Station master.

3. What business decision did Raju make after his father passed?
(a) He closed the hut shop.
(b) He hired more help.
(c) He expanded the current shop.
(d) He opened another shop.

4. Where did Raju learn the story that he tells Velan in the temple?
(a) From his mother.
(b) From his grandmother.
(c) From his father.
(d) From his cousin.

5. How did Raju's mother feel about his new job?
(a) She was glad he found his calling.
(b) She was displeased with him.
(c) She was afraid for his safety.
(d) She agreed to support any choice he made.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Raju's school master request in addition to money?

2. What is said to be hiding in the river?

3. Where did Marco spend his time?

4. What industrial progress was finally made in Chapter 3?

5. Who do the children convince to accompany them to the temple?

Short Essay Questions

1. What raised Marco's estimation of Raju?

2. Why did Raju say he didn't grow up like other normal people?

3. What are Raju's fears when the villagers don't show?

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

5. Why does Velan defend his out of town visit early in Chapter 1?

6. Why does Raju avoid Velan's sister's wedding?

7. How does Raju advance his character's transformation in Chapter 4?

8. Why does Raju decide he has to stay at the temple?

9. What is revealed about Raju's personality by the fact that he asked the school master to teach at the temple?

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

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