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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Edul's wife describe Nariman's home?
(a) The house of uncertainty.
(b) The house of happiness.
(c) The house of much sadness.
(d) The house of unhappiness.

2. What does Yezad tell Kapur happened while Kapur was out getting his blood pressure checked?
(a) Yezad paid the Shiv Sena to leave Kapur alone.
(b) Yezad promised that Kapur would remove the Christmas decorations.
(c) Two men from Shiv Sena came by and threatened him.
(d) The Shiv Sena announced their intentions to remove all Christmas decorations.

3. What request does Nariman make of Daisy after she first plays her violin for him?
(a) That she play her violin to wake him up.
(b) That she play her violin as he lies dying.
(c) That she play his favorite song over and over.
(d) That she play her violin as he goes to sleep.

4. Why does Kapur not respond to Yezad's request about his new responsibilities?
(a) Kapur has not made up his mind about the new responsibilities.
(b) Kapur is mad at Yezad for breaking an ornament,
(c) Kapur is too excited about his Christmas decorations.
(d) Kapur tells Yezad he will find out in time.

5. What do Coomy and Jal hear Nariman doing whenever they pass the room he stays in while his ankle heals?
(a) He is crying.
(b) He is talking to Roxana.
(c) He is talking to himself.
(d) He is complaining about his care.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Edul say he must use to repair Nariman's room?

2. What reason does Coomy give Nariman for not telling Roxana and Yezad about his accident?

3. What responsibility does Murad take on himself at home that upsets Yezad?

4. What excuse does Kapur give for not running for municipal office?

5. Why does Coomy get angry during the discussion about the cost of caring for Nariman?

(see the answer key)

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