The Vendor of Sweets - Chapters 6–7 Quiz

How does Mali describe India's famous epics?

Question Answer Choices He considers them as outdated. He dismisses them as ancient. He praises them as timeless. He views them as irrelevant.

What does Jagan decide to do with the prices of his sweets?

Question Answer Choices He decides to give away sweets for free. He decides to stop selling sweets. He decides to reduce the price of his sweets. He decides to increase the price of his sweets.

What does Jagan do to justify his store's success?

Question Answer Choices He claims he is providing a service to others. He claims he is helping the poor. He claims he is following Gandhi's teachings. He claims he is supporting local farmers.

What does Jagan announce to the cousin about money?

Question Answer Choices He announces that money is an evil. He announces that money is irrelevant. He announces that money is a blessing. He announces that money is a necessity.

Who invites Jagan to visit the master's house across the river?

Question Answer Choices Grace Chinna Dorai Nataraj The cousin

Why does Jagan start sneaking around the house?

Question Answer Choices To avoid being seen by his employees. To avoid confronting Mali and Grace about the money. To find out what Mali and Grace are planning. To hide his money from Mali and Grace.

What is Jagan's reaction when he sees his name on Mali's business prospectus?

Question Answer Choices He is bothered that Mali has been so presumptuous. He is indifferent to seeing his name. He is confused about the prospectus. He is pleased that Mali included him.

Why does Jagan feel uneasy at home?

Question Answer Choices He feels that Mali and Grace are planning to leave the house. He feels that Mali and Grace are unhappy with his sweet shop. He feels that Mali and Grace are hiding something from him. He feels that Mali and Grace are constantly waiting for him to announce that he will give the $51,000 to start the business.

What is Mali's business plan in 'The Vendor of Sweets'?

Question Answer Choices To start a printing press for books. To create an online platform for writers. To manufacture story-writing machines. To open a chain of sweet shops.

What does Jagan decide to do with the extra leisure time his employees have?

Question Answer Choices He decides to read the Bhagavad Gita to them. He decides to have them clean the shop. He decides to teach them how to make sweets. He decides to give them additional tasks.