An Astrologer’s Day Quiz
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What is the setting of the short story 'An Astrologer’s Day'?

  • A city in modern-day India during a festival
  • A village in the Himalayas at night
  • A coastal town in Malgudi during sunset
  • A market place in Malgudi at mid-day (correct)
  • What is the astrologer's attire in the story?

  • Dark blue suit with a tie
  • White robe with a turban
  • Saffron color dress, with sacred ash and vermillion on his forehead (correct)
  • Yellow kurta with a green scarf
  • What is the characteristic ending of R. K. Narayan's stories?

  • They end with a cliffhanger
  • They end with an ironic twist (correct)
  • They end with a predictable outcome
  • They end with a moral lesson
  • How does the astrologer conduct his business?

    <p>He generally allows the customers to speak as much as they can</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the source of light for the astrologer at night?

    <p>The flare of the groundnut vendor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    R. K. Narayan's stories are located in the imaginary town of

    <p>Malgudi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The astrologer sits under the ______ tree with his cowrie shells and other paraphernalia

    <p>tamarind</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The astrologer paints sacred ash and vermillion on his forehead and wears ______ color dress

    <p>saffron</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In his business, the astrologer generally allows the customers to speak as much as they can, in order to gather

    <p>enough details</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The crisscross of lights with shadows creates an atmosphere suitable to the business of the

    <p>astrologer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the main character become an astrologer?

    <p>to make money</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the astrologer make his predictions?

    <p>He makes up things based on what people tell him</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Describe the astrologer's personality.

    <p>He was very tricky</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the customer want the astrologer's advice?

    <p>so he can find the man that tried to kill him</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Describe the tone of 'An Astrologer's Day'.

    <p>comic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What attracts customers to the astrologer?

    <p>He looks like a normal mind reader</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What lights up the astrologer's place of business?

    <p>the flares or shops around him; he doesn't have his own</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must the astrologer give the last client if his answers are unsatisfactory?

    <p>twice as many anna</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the astrologer able to satisfy Guru Nayak?

    <p>he gives him true answers and information about himself</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the author of 'An Astrologer's Day'?

    <p>R.K. Narayan 1906-2001</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the theme of most of Narayan's work?

    <p>people trying to find peace in a turbulent world</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Narayan say about going to school and how did his family feel about education?

    <p>He thought it was a waste of time; his family put a high value on education</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Narayan's first novel?

    <p>Swami &amp; Friends, 1935</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'enhance' mean?

    <p>to make better</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'impetuous' mean?

    <p>rash</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'paraphernalia' mean?

    <p>equipment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'piqued' mean?

    <p>angry offended</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'incantation' mean?

    <p>words spoken in casting a spell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Setting and Atmosphere

    • The setting of the short story 'An Astrologer’s Day' is not specified, but it is likely set in the imaginary town of Malgudi.

    The Astrologer's Appearance and Setup

    • The astrologer wears a yellow dress and has sacred ash and vermillion painted on his forehead.
    • He sits under a banyan tree with his cowrie shells and other paraphernalia.

    Business and Interaction

    • The astrologer conducts his business by allowing customers to speak as much as they can, in order to gather information.
    • The source of light for the astrologer at night is not specified, but the crisscross of lights with shadows creates an atmosphere suitable to his business.

    Story Characteristics

    • R. K. Narayan's stories are typically set in the imaginary town of Malgudi.
    • His stories often have a characteristic ending, although the specifics of this ending are not specified.

    Astrologer's Day Summary

    • The main character becomes an astrologer to earn money in a struggling economy.
    • The astrologer fabricates predictions based on information provided by clients, showcasing his cleverness.
    • He possesses a tricky personality, adept at manipulation and reading people's emotions.
    • A customer seeks the astrologer's advice to track down a man who previously attempted to kill him.
    • The tone of "An Astrologer's Day" is comic, filled with humor and irony in the character's encounters.
    • The astrologer attracts clients by presenting himself as a typical mind reader, creating an illusion of authenticity.
    • His business is lit up by surrounding shops and flares, as he operates without a specific establishment.
    • If the astrologer's answers are unsatisfactory, he must refund the last client double the fee, reflecting his commitment to service.
    • He satisfies Guru Nayak by providing accurate information about himself, demonstrating his uncanny insight.
    • R.K. Narayan, who lived from 1906 to 2001, is the esteemed author of "An Astrologer's Day."
    • A recurring theme in Narayan's works is the pursuit of peace amidst a turbulent world, reflecting human struggles.
    • Narayan regarded school as a waste of time, contrasting his family’s high value on education.
    • His first novel, "Swami and Friends," published in 1935, received praise from literary figure Graham Greene.
    • "Enhance" refers to the act of making something better or improving its quality.
    • "Impetuous" characterizes rash or impulsive actions without careful consideration.
    • "Paraphernalia" denotes the equipment or items necessary for a specific activity or purpose.
    • "Piqued" describes a state of anger or offense due to a perceived slight.
    • "Incantation" refers to specific words or phrases spoken with the intention of invoking a magical effect.

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    Test your knowledge of R. K. Narayan's short story "An Astrologer’s Day" with this quiz. Explore the setting, characters, and themes of the story, and see how much you know about the acclaimed author's writing style and use of irony.

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