Vendor of Sweets:

Test your knowledge of R.K. Narayan’s “The Vendor of Sweets” with this comprehensive quiz designed for RPSC First Grade English exam preparation. Explore the intricacies of Jagan’s life, his sweet shop, and the cultural nuances portrayed in this classic Indian novel. This 16-question quiz covers key plot points, character insights, and thematic elements, providing an excellent review for aspiring educators. Challenge yourself and deepen your understanding of this beloved work of Indian literature!

Vendor of Sweets

Vendor of Sweets Quiz

1. What does Jagan love to see at the end of the day?

2. According to Jagan, what three things do sweets consist of?

3. What is Jagan’s table drawer padded with?

4. Where does Jagan record the cash that comes in after six o’clock?

5. What does Jagan do with the “free cash”?

6. Who checks the lock on the door at the end of the day?

7. What did Jagan do with the last bit of leather after his wife’s death?

8. When did Jagan begin the habit of spinning?

9. What does the head cook suggest to avoid leftovers?

10. Why was the wooden chair specially made by Jagan’s father?

11. What happened to Mr. Noble’s signed portrait?

12. What does Jagan do if he notices a pause in the kitchen’s sizzling noise?

13. How does Jagan view the cash that comes in after six o’clock?

14. What European habit does Jagan find intolerable?

15. What does Jagan say one must do to conquer the self?

16. What does the cousin say about the sugar situation?

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