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What did the vendor of fried groundnuts call his wares?
What did the vendor of fried groundnuts call his wares?
- Roasted Groundnuts
- Spicy Snacks
- Bombay Peanuts
- Bombay Ice-Cream, Delhi Almond, and Raja's Delicacy (correct)
What was the primary reason the place did not have the benefit of municipal lighting?
What was the primary reason the place did not have the benefit of municipal lighting?
- The astrologer preferred the place to be lit by shop lights.
- The municipal authorities refused to provide lighting to the area.
- The astrologer wanted to maintain an enchanting atmosphere with varying light sources. (correct)
- The place was located in a remote area without access to municipal infrastructure.
Why did the astrologer not actually intend to become an astrologer?
Why did the astrologer not actually intend to become an astrologer?
- He was not skilled enough to be a successful astrologer.
- He was forced into the profession by his family.
- He had left his village without any previous thought or plan. (correct)
- He had no previous knowledge or training in astrology.
What was the astrologer's approach to providing advice to his customers?
What was the astrologer's approach to providing advice to his customers?
What was the astrologer's previous occupation before becoming an astrologer?
What was the astrologer's previous occupation before becoming an astrologer?
What was the astrologer's main source of income?
What was the astrologer's main source of income?
What professional equipment did the man spread out at midday?
What professional equipment did the man spread out at midday?
What enhanced the power of the man's eyes according to the text?
What enhanced the power of the man's eyes according to the text?
Why did the man have a sharp abnormal gleam in his eyes?
Why did the man have a sharp abnormal gleam in his eyes?
Where did the man sit to attract customers?
Where did the man sit to attract customers?
What did people compare the man's attractiveness to?
What did people compare the man's attractiveness to?
What kind of trades and occupations were represented along the narrow road?
What kind of trades and occupations were represented along the narrow road?
Study Notes
The Astrologer's Setup
- The astrologer sets up his professional equipment at midday under a tamarind tree in the Town Hall Park.
- His equipment includes cowrie shells, a square piece of cloth with mystic charts, a notebook, and a bundle of palmyra writing.
The Astrologer's Appearance
- The astrologer's forehead is marked with sacred ash and vermilion, giving him a prophetic appearance.
- His eyes sparkle with a sharp, abnormal gleam, which is enhanced by his dark whiskers and saffron-coloured turban.
The Astrologer's Location
- The astrologer sets up shop in a busy area of the Town Hall Park, surrounded by various traders and vendors.
- The location is lit up by shop lights, gaslights, flares, and cycle lamps, creating a bewildering crisscross of light rays and moving shadows.
The Astrologer's Practice
- Despite not being a trained astrologer, the astrologer has developed a successful business through study, practice, and shrewd guesswork.
- He charges three pies per question and spends at least 10 minutes listening to his clients before offering advice.
The Astrologer's Backstory
- The astrologer left his village without a plan, abandoning his family's farming traditions.
- He has developed a working analysis of mankind's troubles, including marriage, money, and human relationships.
- He understands his clients' problems within five minutes of talking to them and provides advice and answers accordingly.
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Description
Explore the tools and appearance of a mystical fortune teller described in the text. Test your knowledge on the cowrie shells, mystic charts, notebook, and more.
