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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 19 - 38.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the bangle seller refuse to pay Raman?
(a) Because they are longtime friends.
(b) He does pay Raman.
(c) Because Raman did a bad job.
(d) Because his sign is not to his liking.

2. What does Raman do for a bookseller in exchange for free books?
(a) Shine his shoes.
(b) Give him advice.
(c) Spruce up his sign.
(d) Give him drugs.

3. Why does Raman take up sign painting?
(a) He does not take up sign painting.
(b) He went to school for sign painting.
(c) His father was a sign painter.
(d) Because he loves calligraphy.

4. How does Raman feel about his home?
(a) It is too small.
(b) It is cozy.
(c) It is too big.
(d) It is lonely.

5. Who is very excited to see Raman at the lawyer's celebration?
(a) Raman's wife.
(b) Raman.
(c) The lawyer.
(d) The lawyer's wife.

Short Answer Questions

1. What color does the bangle seller suggest for Raman to use?

2. What does Raman think of marriage?

3. What material does the lawyer wear to his celebration?

4. Why does Raman get upset with the lawyer?

5. Who commissions Raman for a job at the beginning of the novel?

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