The Vendor of Sweets Chapter 3 Quiz

The Vendor of Sweets Chapter 3 Quiz

Summary of Chapter 3 – The Vendor of Sweets

One morning, Mali informs his father, Jagan, that he is quitting college because he finds it uninteresting. Jagan, though concerned, avoids forcing him to stay in college. Later, Jagan discusses this with his cousin, revealing his wish for Mali to earn a B.A., as he himself never completed college. The cousin meets Mali, who shares his dream of becoming a writer and hints at going to America. Jagan misunderstands “writer” as a clerk but later realizes Mali wants to be an author like Shakespeare or Tagore.

Mali expresses his hatred for college, even tearing up a book, which shocks Jagan, who views books as sacred. Mali then mentions a novel-writing competition with a 25,000-rupee prize. Jagan tries to understand Mali’s aspirations but struggles to connect with him. Remembering his late wife, Ambika, Jagan reflects on the growing distance between him and Mali.

The next day, Jagan proudly announces Mali’s writing ambitions at his sweet shop and hopes his son will follow his values. He also reaffirms his business ethics, deciding to use only natural ingredients in his sweets.

1. Mali shocks Jagan by declaring he is quitting college.
2. Jagan worries but avoids confronting Mali directly.
3. The cousin meets Mali and learns about his dream of becoming a writer.
4. Jagan initially misunderstands “writer” as a clerk’s job.
5. Mali hopes to go to America to pursue his writing career.
6. He expresses hatred for college and even burns a textbook.
7. Jagan sees books as sacred and is disturbed by Mali’s actions.
8. Mali plans to enter a novel-writing contest for a 25,000-rupee prize.
9. Jagan peeks into Mali’s room but finds no sign of writing.
10. Father and son struggle to understand each other’s perspectives.
11. Jagan reminisces about his late wife, Ambika, and their family’s past.
12. Mali believes education interferes with his writing aspirations.
13. Jagan proudly shares Mali’s writing plans with his sweet shop staff.
14. He hopes Mali will adopt his philosophy of simple living.
15. Jagan reaffirms his commitment to using only natural ingredients in his sweets.

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