The Vendor of Sweets - Chapters 8-9 Quiz

What does Jagan offer Mali in Chapter 9?

Question Answer Choices His entire savings A new house A trip to America The sweet shop

Why does Mali say Grace will have to go back to America in Chapter 9?

Question Answer Choices Because she doesn't like the food Because they do not receive the money for the business Because she wants to study there Because she misses her family

What does Dorai ask Jagan to buy in Chapter 8?

Question Answer Choices A new house The garden A piece of jewelry A book on spirituality

What transformation does Jagan experience in Chapter 9 of 'The Vendor of Sweets'?

Question Answer Choices He feels an internal transformation severing his attachment to his shop, house, and son. He feels a renewed attachment to his family and business. He plans to move to America with Mali and Grace. He decides to expand his business internationally.

What does Jagan remember about his eating habits before developing his theories on healthy living?

Question Answer Choices He would eat only vegetables. He would skip meals frequently. He would avoid all sweets. He would eat a dozen guavas a day.

What does Dorai want to find in Chapter 8 of 'The Vendor of Sweets'?

Question Answer Choices The ancient scriptures of his master The stone for the five-faced Gayatri The secret recipe for sweets The hidden treasure in the garden

What does Jagan refuse to eat in Chapter 8?

Question Answer Choices A guava fruit A mango A sweet A piece of cake

What does Jagan feel when he walks down the moss-covered steps to the pond in Chapter 8?

Question Answer Choices He feels that it would be a wonderful moment to die. He feels a sense of great joy. He feels a deep connection to nature. He feels a sudden urge to run away.

What does Mali say about Malgudi in Chapter 9?

Question Answer Choices It is a bustling city with many opportunities. It is a quiet town perfect for business. It is a beautiful place full of life. It is a miserable place with no life in it.

What does Jagan feel when Dorai sings a song in Sanskrit in Chapter 8?

Question Answer Choices He is confused by the song's meaning. He feels a sudden urge to leave. He feels bored and uninterested. He is entranced by the image Dorai depicts.