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The Man-Eater of Malgudi

by R. K. Narayan

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What is the central theme of The Man-Eater of Malgudi?

Question Answer Choices The journey of self-discovery The conflict between good and evil The struggle for power and dominance The clash between tradition and modernity
What action does Nataraj take to protect the poet's celebration in 'The Man-Eater of Malgudi'?

Question Answer Choices He invites Vasu to the celebration. He asks the police to arrest Vasu. He takes steps to prevent Vasu from disrupting it. He cancels the celebration to avoid conflict.
What does Nataraj represent in The Man-Eater of Malgudi?

Question Answer Choices The traditional, peaceful way of life The pursuit of wealth The ambition for power The spirit of rebellion
How does Vasu disrupt Malgudi's peaceful atmosphere?

Question Answer Choices Like a cunning thief Like a rhetorical demon Like a wandering ghost Like a mischievous spirit
How does Vasu die in 'The Man-Eater of Malgudi'?

Question Answer Choices He is poisoned by one of his enemies. He kills himself while trying to kill a mosquito. He dies from a hunting accident. He is killed by Nataraj in self-defense.
What role does Nataraj play in 'The Man-Eater of Malgudi'?

Question Answer Choices He is a poet who organizes celebrations. He is a hunter who kills animals for sport. He is a businessman who exploits his workers. He is a man who must define his own morality and act in its favor.
Who does Vasu symbolize in The Man-Eater of Malgudi?

Question Answer Choices The cult of materialism The essence of tradition The force of nature The spirit of adventure
What does Sastri advocate as the golden middle path in The Man-Eater of Malgudi?

Question Answer Choices A practical view of life A spiritual journey A quest for power A life of solitude
What does Vasu take advantage of in 'The Man-Eater of Malgudi'?

Question Answer Choices He takes advantage of the wealth of the villagers. He takes advantage of the government officials. He takes advantage of the kind behavior of Nataraj. He takes advantage of the local wildlife.
What profession does Vasu have in The Man-Eater of Malgudi?

Question Answer Choices Taxidermist Teacher Printer Shopkeeper

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