Chapter 5-7 quiz

Why is Hari unaware of Biju's boat launch scheduled for the next morning?

• He is away visiting another village.

• He is detached from village affairs.

• He is busy with his own preparations.

• He has forgotten about it entirely.

What is the significance of Biju's wife decorating the boat with old saris?

• It represents the preservation of cultural traditions.

• It indicates financial constraints.

• It shows her lack of creativity.

• It symbolizes the old age of the village.

During the ceremonial blessing, what symbolic act does Biju's wife perform on the boat's prow?

• She ties a sacred thread.

• She breaks a coconut.

• She lights a ceremonial lamp.

• She places flowers.

What causes the boat to nearly topple during the initial launch attempt?

• A sudden storm.

• Strong waves.

• Lack of restraining ropes.

• Improper decoration.

How do the villagers react when the boat lurches wildly during the launch?

• They cheer louder.

• They abandon their posts and run for safety.

• They attempt to calm the boat.

• They assist in righting the boat.

What is Biju's immediate reaction to the boat mishap?

• He laughs it off.

• He remains silent and composed.

• His joyful expression vanishes, replaced by anger.

• He blames himself for the failure.

What reason does Biju give for not having his men from Alibagh assist with the boat launch?

• They were too expensive to hire.

• They were busy with other projects.

• They went to Rewas to catch a boat to Bombay.

• He didn’t think of it in time.

Why have Biju's men from Alibagh not helped with the boat launch, according to the workers?

• They were called away by another emergency.

• They have left to join a protest against the government’s plan.

• They did not receive the invitation in time.

• They refused to help due to disagreements with Biju.

What derogatory names do the youths use to mock Biju's boat?

• "Tin can" and "old raft"

• "Pumpkin-shell" and "empty coconut"

• "Rusty vessel" and "broken canoe"

• "Fool's boat" and "leaky ship"

What ultimatum does Biju give to the youths when they mock his boat?

• He threatens to call the police.

• He threatens to fetch his stick to discipline them.

• He threatens to burn the boat.

• He threatens to leave the village.