R. K. Narayan's The Man-eater of Malgudi: Chapter 7
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Who recognises Matangini as the wife of Rajmohan when her face is revealed by the wind?

  • Bangshibadan Ghose
  • Madhav Ghose (correct)
  • Mathur Ghose
  • Rajmohan

    • What is the name of the younger cousin of Mathur Ghose?

  • Kanakmayee
  • Matangini
  • Madhav Ghose (correct)
  • Bangshibadan Ghose

    • What is the occupation of Bangshibadan Ghose when he became the subject of attention of a woman handling the zamindari estate?

  • Lawyer
  • Doctor
  • Zamindar
  • Cook (correct)

    • What was Mathur planning to do after returning to his room?

    <p>Bribe the police to force Bhiku to retract his confession</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who accompanied the Irish Magistrate when he came to arrest Mathur?

    <p>A posse of policemen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happened to Mathur in the end?

    <p>He committed suicide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happened to Tara after her husband's death?

    <p>She lived to her old age and was mourned by many at her demise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the reason for Madhav's wife, Matangini, to ask Hemangini to talk to Madhav about giving Rajmohan a job?

    <p>Rajmohan had a history of financial troubles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Madhav promise Rajmohan in exchange for working as a supervisor to his estate?

    <p>A house in Radhaganj for his family</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Matangini marry Rajmohan?

    <p>It was an arranged marriage by her father</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did Madhav's aunt play in the lawsuit against him?

    <p>She was the one who filed the lawsuit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Madhav venture into the zenana of his house?

    <p>To calm the chaos and ask about his aunt's whereabouts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Matangini overhear when she eavesdropped on Rajmohan and the Sardar?

    <p>A plan for a dacoity in Madhav's house</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Matangini decide to warn Madhav about the dacoity?

    <p>To protect Madhav and his property</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main purpose of Rajmohan checking Matangini's room?

    <p>To ensure that Matangini was asleep</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the Sardar express concern about someone hearing their conversation?

    <p>To prevent anyone from foiling their dacoity plan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Madhav promise to do if his aunt refused to return home?

    <p>To know her reasons for staying away</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main reason behind Ramkanai giving his son Madhav the best education he could afford?

    <p>He wanted Madhav to take care of the family estate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Mathur never receive proper English education despite his father's wishes?

    <p>He had to manage the family estate at a young age.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Matangini do when she met Madhav?

    <p>Warned him of the dacoity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What compelled Matangini to leave Madhav's house in the dawn?

    <p>She was confronted by Rajmohan with a knife</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who offered to shelter Matangini in her relatives' house?

    <p>Suki's mother</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Champak dislike Matangini's presence in Mathur's house?

    <p>She feared losing her husband's affection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who arrived to take Matangini back to her husband?

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

    What do the Sardar and Bhiku discuss inside the hovel?

    <p>Stealing Ramgopal's will from Madhav's lawyer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Rajmohan agree to join the Sardar and Bhiku as a fellow dacoit?

    <p>He was threatened by the Sardar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who offered to shelter Matangini in her relatives' house?

    <p>Suki's mother</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What compelled Matangini to leave Madhav's house in the dawn?

    <p>She was confronted by Rajmohan with a knife</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Champak dislike Matangini's presence in Mathur's house?

    <p>She feared losing her husband's affection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What weapon does Madhav arm himself with before venturing outside?

    <p>A small, silver-handled sword</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who tries to fall asleep in Tara's chamber?

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

    What causes Mathur to rush out of Tara's chamber?

    <p>The sound of a screech-owl's shriek</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who reveals themselves to be Madhav's kidnappers?

    <p>Sardar and Bhiku</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Madhav asked to hand over in exchange for his release?

    <p>A letter from his family</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who do Madhav and Tara find lying on a bed in a hidden room?

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

    Why does Matangini end up trapped in the dark chamber?

    <p>She was tricked by Suki's mother and trapped there</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who intends to escape on a stormy evening?

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

    Where does Madhav find a small door that leads to a staircase?

    <p>In the godown where he was held captive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do Madhav and Tara revive Matangini after finding her?

    <p>By performing CPR on her</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who kidnapped Madhav?

    <p>The Sardar and Bhiku</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Madhav asked to hand over in order to be released?

    <p>A letter demanding the will</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who did Madhav stumble upon when trying to escape from the godown?

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

    Who ended up being trapped in a dark chamber by Suki's mother?

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

    How did Madhav and Tara revive Matangini?

    <p>They brought her outside into the fresh air</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who came to escort Matangini out of the place where she was being held captive?

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

    What news did the Sardar disclose to Mathur during their meeting?

    <p>Bhiku has been arrested and confessed everything to the police</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Mathur intend to do after the Sardar's visit?

    <p>Stay safe and wait for further instructions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who does Madhav meet at his home when he returns after his abduction?

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

    What did Matangini wish to do after being escorted out of the place where she was held captive?

    <p>Return to her father's house</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the Sardar express concern about someone hearing their conversation?

    <p>He wanted to keep their criminal activities a secret from outsiders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Matangini and Rajmohan

    • Matangini is recognized as Rajmohan's wife when her face is revealed by the wind.
    • Matangini marries Rajmohan.

    Mathur Ghose

    • Mathur has a younger cousin named Tara.
    • Mathur plans to do something in his room after returning.

    Bangshibadan Ghose

    • Bangshibadan Ghose is a subject of attention of a woman handling the zamindari estate.

    Madhav

    • Madhav's wife, Matangini, asks Hemangini to talk to Madhav about giving Rajmohan a job.
    • Madhav promises Rajmohan a job as a supervisor to his estate in exchange for his work.
    • Madhav's aunt plays a role in the lawsuit against him.
    • Madhav ventures into the zenana of his house.
    • Madhav arms himself with a weapon before venturing outside.
    • Madhav meets Champak in his home when he returns after his abduction.

    The Sardar and Bhiku

    • The Sardar and Bhiku discuss something inside the hovel.
    • Rajmohan agrees to join the Sardar and Bhiku as a fellow dacoit.
    • The Sardar expresses concern about someone hearing their conversation.
    • The Sardar discloses some news to Mathur during their meeting.

    Events and Consequences

    • Mathur is arrested by the Irish Magistrate accompanied by someone.
    • Mathur ends up in a certain situation in the end.
    • After her husband's death, Tara does something.
    • Matangini decides to warn Madhav about the dacoity.
    • Matangini overhears something when she eavesdrops on Rajmohan and the Sardar.
    • Matangini leaves Madhav's house in the dawn due to some reason.
    • Hemangini offers to shelter Matangini in her relatives' house.
    • Champak dislikes Matangini's presence in Mathur's house.
    • Matangini ends up trapped in the dark chamber.
    • Madhav and Tara revive Matangini by doing something.
    • Madhav is kidnapped by someone.
    • Madhav is asked to hand over something in exchange for his release.
    • Madhav finds a small door that leads to a staircase.
    • Matangini wishes to do something after being escorted out of the place where she was held captive.

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    Test your knowledge of Chapter 7 of the novel 'The Man-eater of Malgudi' by R. K. Narayan, which follows Mathur's attempt to deal with the consequences of Bhiku's confession and the arrival of an Irish Magistrate.

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