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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Coomy calls in Dr. Tarapore, what is his concern about Nariman?
(a) He thinks Nariman is in danger of depression.
(b) He thinks Nariman needs a change of scenery.
(c) He thinks Nariman may be crazy.
(d) He thinks Nariman is perfectly normal and tells Coomy not to worry.

2. What instrument does Roxana's neighbor play?
(a) The trumpet.
(b) The violin.
(c) The harp.
(d) The cello.

3. A few days after Nariman's return home, Dr. Tarapore is asked to do another x-ray. What does this one show?
(a) Osteoporosis.
(b) Several old breaks.
(c) Arthritis.
(d) A perfectly healed ankle.

4. How long will Nariman have to care for his foot?
(a) Four months.
(b) Four days.
(c) Four weeks.
(d) Four hours.

5. What was Dr. Tarapore's decision concerning Nariman?
(a) That he should wait another week to remove the cast.
(b) That Nariman should wear the cast for another month.
(c) That he should replace Nariman's cast with a lighter one.
(d) That he would remove the entire cast immediately.

6. What is the predominant mood of the dinner party?
(a) There is a lot of bickering.
(b) No one talks to anyone else.
(c) There is a lot of laughter.
(d) Everyone focuses on the chldren.

7. What does the Chenoy family argue about at supper after returning from Chateau Felicity with Nariman?
(a) Who will get the last glass of milk.
(b) Who will get to sit next to Nariman.
(c) Who will get one of the few slices of bread.
(d) Who will get to slice the meat.

8. What does the x-ray of Nariman's ankle reveal?
(a) The ankle is healing nicely.
(b) The ankle is healing, but will not be strong enough to walk on.
(c) The ankle needs to be reset.
(d) The ankle is only beginning to heal.

9. In a flashback, Nariman recalls a person who makes him happy. Who is it?
(a) Lucy.
(b) Yasmin.
(c) Roxana.
(d) Coomy.

10. What responsibility does Murad take on himself at home that upsets Yezad?
(a) Helping prepare supper.
(b) Winding the clock.
(c) Weeding the flowerbeds.
(d) Setting the table.

11. Why does Jehangir go to visit Villie Cardmaster?
(a) To learn more about his homeland.
(b) To bet on Matka.
(c) To ask for food.
(d) To ask for work.

12. How does Yezad get to work?
(a) By foot.
(b) By bus.
(c) By train.
(d) By car.

13. How long does Roxana tell Yezad that Nariman will stay with them?
(a) Three months.
(b) Three weeks.
(c) Until he is well.
(d) Three days.

14. Who asks Nariman for his assistance while he is in the hospital?
(a) Dr. Tarapore and Dr. Fitter.
(b) Dr. Tarapore and an orderly.
(c) Mr Rangaragan and Dr. Tarapore.
(d) Mr. Rangarajan and an orderly.

15. Who is the subject of Nariman's flashbacks and dreams?
(a) Coomy.
(b) Roxana.
(c) Yasmin.
(d) Lucy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is revealed about Yezad's background in Chapter 2?

2. What is Nariman's response about moving to Roxana's?

3. Who did Nariman's family arrange for him to marry?

4. Because of her many rules and constant crabbing, Nariman thinks Coomy is best suited for which of the following positions?

5. What is happening to Nariman as the story progresses?

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