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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. How did Raju manage Nalini's career?
(a) He was fierce and scared Nalini from straying.
(b) He arrived at each performance with flowers to boost Nalini's confidence.
(c) He promoted her constantly because he wanted the best for her.
(d) He was controlling and tried to keep her away from others.

2. Where did Raju stay in relation to Marco and Rosie?
(a) Across town.
(b) Across the hall.
(c) In an adjoining room.
(d) Down the hill.

3. What new habit did Raju take up during Nalini's career?
(a) Horseback riding.
(b) Archery.
(c) Poker.
(d) Golf.

4. What story does Raju decide to share with Velan?
(a) Gossip about the villagers.
(b) The truth about his past.
(c) The story of the fox and rabbit.
(d) A parable about the rains.

5. What did Nalini discover when she visited the person Raju sent her to see?
(a) She discovered that Raju's father had money hidden in the train station.
(b) She and Raju had practically no money.
(c) She discovered that Raju would be convicted of more crimes.
(d) She found out that Raju had been wrongly accused.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who offers Raju an update on the village violence?

2. Who did Raju ask for a loan to pay the creditor?

3. Where did Raju get his glasses?

4. How did Rosie feel about the way she was behaving behind Marco's back?

5. How did Raju feel about his affair with Rosie?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Raju view his role in Nalini's career?

2. Why did Nalini dance for the men from the local school?

3. Describe how Raju used Rosie as a prop once she became Nalini.

4. What paradox is at play in Chapter 6?

5. Why did Raju keep the letter about the jewelry from Nalini?

6. As Nalini continued to manage her career, what did Raju learn about her as a person and in relation to the men in her lives?

7. What message does Raju attempt to send to the villagers through Velan's relative?

8. How did Raju's demeanor change while he was involved with Rosie?

9. How is Raju's message to the village misinterpreted?

10. How did Raju feel about the visitors that Nalini would entertain?

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