50 Questions
Who recognises Matangini as the wife of Rajmohan when her face is revealed by the wind?
Madhav Ghose
What is the name of the younger cousin of Mathur Ghose?
Madhav Ghose
What is the occupation of Bangshibadan Ghose when he became the subject of attention of a woman handling the zamindari estate?
Cook
What was Mathur planning to do after returning to his room?
Bribe the police to force Bhiku to retract his confession
Who accompanied the Irish Magistrate when he came to arrest Mathur?
A posse of policemen
What happened to Mathur in the end?
He committed suicide
What happened to Tara after her husband's death?
She lived to her old age and was mourned by many at her demise
What was the reason for Madhav's wife, Matangini, to ask Hemangini to talk to Madhav about giving Rajmohan a job?
Rajmohan had a history of financial troubles.
What did Madhav promise Rajmohan in exchange for working as a supervisor to his estate?
A house in Radhaganj for his family
Why did Matangini marry Rajmohan?
It was an arranged marriage by her father
What role did Madhav's aunt play in the lawsuit against him?
She was the one who filed the lawsuit
Why did Madhav venture into the zenana of his house?
To calm the chaos and ask about his aunt's whereabouts
What did Matangini overhear when she eavesdropped on Rajmohan and the Sardar?
A plan for a dacoity in Madhav's house
Why did Matangini decide to warn Madhav about the dacoity?
To protect Madhav and his property
What was the main purpose of Rajmohan checking Matangini's room?
To ensure that Matangini was asleep
Why did the Sardar express concern about someone hearing their conversation?
To prevent anyone from foiling their dacoity plan
What did Madhav promise to do if his aunt refused to return home?
To know her reasons for staying away
What was the main reason behind Ramkanai giving his son Madhav the best education he could afford?
He wanted Madhav to take care of the family estate.
Why did Mathur never receive proper English education despite his father's wishes?
He had to manage the family estate at a young age.
What did Matangini do when she met Madhav?
Warned him of the dacoity
What compelled Matangini to leave Madhav's house in the dawn?
She was confronted by Rajmohan with a knife
Who offered to shelter Matangini in her relatives' house?
Suki's mother
Why did Champak dislike Matangini's presence in Mathur's house?
She feared losing her husband's affection
Who arrived to take Matangini back to her husband?
Rajmohan
What do the Sardar and Bhiku discuss inside the hovel?
Stealing Ramgopal's will from Madhav's lawyer
Why did Rajmohan agree to join the Sardar and Bhiku as a fellow dacoit?
He was threatened by the Sardar
Who offered to shelter Matangini in her relatives' house?
Suki's mother
What compelled Matangini to leave Madhav's house in the dawn?
She was confronted by Rajmohan with a knife
Why did Champak dislike Matangini's presence in Mathur's house?
She feared losing her husband's affection
What weapon does Madhav arm himself with before venturing outside?
A small, silver-handled sword
Who tries to fall asleep in Tara's chamber?
Mathur
What causes Mathur to rush out of Tara's chamber?
The sound of a screech-owl's shriek
Who reveals themselves to be Madhav's kidnappers?
Sardar and Bhiku
What is Madhav asked to hand over in exchange for his release?
A letter from his family
Who do Madhav and Tara find lying on a bed in a hidden room?
Matangini
Why does Matangini end up trapped in the dark chamber?
She was tricked by Suki's mother and trapped there
Who intends to escape on a stormy evening?
Sardar
Where does Madhav find a small door that leads to a staircase?
In the godown where he was held captive
How do Madhav and Tara revive Matangini after finding her?
By performing CPR on her
Who kidnapped Madhav?
The Sardar and Bhiku
What was Madhav asked to hand over in order to be released?
A letter demanding the will
Who did Madhav stumble upon when trying to escape from the godown?
Tara
Who ended up being trapped in a dark chamber by Suki's mother?
Matangini
How did Madhav and Tara revive Matangini?
They brought her outside into the fresh air
Who came to escort Matangini out of the place where she was being held captive?
Karuna
What news did the Sardar disclose to Mathur during their meeting?
Bhiku has been arrested and confessed everything to the police
What did Mathur intend to do after the Sardar's visit?
Stay safe and wait for further instructions
Who does Madhav meet at his home when he returns after his abduction?
Matangini
What did Matangini wish to do after being escorted out of the place where she was held captive?
Return to her father's house
Why did the Sardar express concern about someone hearing their conversation?
He wanted to keep their criminal activities a secret from outsiders
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.
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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