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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What argument does Coomy use to leave Nariman at Roxana's house a while longer?
(a) She and Jal are going on vacation.
(b) She and Jal do not have time for Nariman.
(c) His hospital visit would mean more ambulance rides.
(d) Nariman is much happier at Roxana's.

2. Why does Phoola Phoola quit?
(a) Coomy is too mean to her.
(b) Nariman is too mean to her.
(c) The whole apartment is too filthy to clean.
(d) Nariman has had a bowel movement in his bed.

3. Why does Coomy get angry during the discussion about the cost of caring for Nariman?
(a) She thinks Roxana is too critical of her.
(b) She thinks Roxana is accusing her of stealing.
(c) She loves Nariman and doesn't want to lose him.
(d) She says she is doing the best she can.

4. What does Mr. Kapur do when he learns that Husain is unable to work?
(a) He insists that Husain try to work.
(b) He sends him home.
(c) He comforts him.
(d) He fires him.

5. What is the relationship of Coomy and Jal to Nariman?
(a) They are his son and daughter.
(b) They are his stepchildren.
(c) They are his foster children.
(d) They are his grandchildren.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Kapur react to Yezad's story in Chapter 15?

2. Why does Jehangir go to visit Villie Cardmaster?

3. How would Mr. Kapur's action affect Yezad?

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

5. What offer does Roxana make when Coomy mentions moving their father to Roxana's?

(see the answer key)

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