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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following best describes the home Roxana and her family live in?
(a) A comfortable flat in a well-kept building.
(b) A quiet two-room flat in an old but clean building.
(c) A crowded two-room flat in a decaying building.
(d) A roomy two-bedroom flat in a new building.

2. Which of the following does not describe Vilas Rane?
(a) He is a friend of Yezad.
(b) He writes letters for others.
(c) He works in a bookstore.
(d) He is unemployed.

3. How does Nariman injure his ankle?
(a) He falls while playing a game.
(b) He falls down the stairs.
(c) He falls into a trench.
(d) He falls over an unseen object.

4. What does Nariman want Coomy to bring to the table as she prepares for his birthday dinner?
(a) A picture of their mother.
(b) His special plate.
(c) The everyday dishes.
(d) The good china.

5. Who does Coomy initially ask for help when Nariman is brought home with an injured ankle?
(a) Their neighbor Dr. Fitter.
(b) The men who brought him home.
(c) She did not ask for help.
(d) Their regular doctor, Dr. Tarapore.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does Roxana tell Yezad that Nariman will stay with them?

2. What is Roxana's advice to Jehangir about writing a book?

3. What does Yezad give Villie for helping him with Matka?

4. What arrangements are made for Nariman at Roxana's?

5. What happens to Yezad when he stops at the temple and stays for prayers?

(see the answer key)

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