52)
Which sentence from the story provides a reflection of the Indian notion of karma?
A) There was a certain Brahman in a certain village, named Harisarman. He was poor and foolish and in evil case for want of employment, and he had very many children, that he might reap the fruit of his misdeeds in a former life. He wandered about begging with his family, and at last he reached a certain city, and entered the service of a rich householder called Sthuladatta. His sons became keepers of Sthuladatta's cows and other property, and his wife a servant to him, and he himself lived near his house, performing the duty of an attendant. One day there was a feast on account of the marriage of the daughter of Sthuladatta, largely attended by many friends of the bridegroom, and merry-makers. Harisarman hoped that he would be able to fill himself up to the throat with ghee and flesh and other dainties, and get the same for his family, in the house of his patron. While he was anxiously expecting to be fed, no one thought of him.
B) While he was anxiously expecting to be fed, no one thought of him.
C) His sons became keepers of Sthuladatta's cows and other property, and his wife a servant to him, and he himself lived near his house, performing the duty of an attendant.
D) He was poor and foolish and in evil case for want of employment, and he had very many children, that he might reap the fruit of his misdeeds in a former life.
53)
What could be said to be the implied moral of this story?
A) Life is what you make it.
B) Everyone deserves a second chance.
C) One shouldn't judge a person by appearances.
D) Deceitful deeds have consequences.
54)
What effect is accomplished by the author's choice to end the story with this paragraph?
A) It causes the reader to forget the events which preceded it.
B) It drives home the idea that one's behavior can have unintended effects.
C) It suggests to the reader that the caste system is unjust.
D) It makes the reader wonder if magic might actually be real.
55)
What can be said regarding Sthuladatta's relationship to Harisarman in the story?
A) Sthuladatta ignores Harisarman, except when he feels he needs him.
B) Sthuladatta loves Harisarman and hope that they can always be close.
C) The two men are the best of friends, except when they get into a fight.
D) Sthutadatta generally looks up to Harisarman, seeing him as a holy man.
56)
What can be said to be the major themes of this story?
A) secret happiness and hidden failure
B) vicious rage and glorious revenge
C) wounded pride and unintended consequences
D) scathing contempt and creeping despair