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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How much extra money does Roxana find in the budget envelopes?
(a) Forty five rupees.
(b) One hundred and twenty rupees.
(c) Sixty rupees.
(d) One hundred and eighty rupees.

3. What gift does Kapur give Yezad?
(a) A bonus for coming in on the holiday.
(b) An extra Santa suit.
(c) A lecture for leaving his family on Christmas.
(d) Photos of the neighborhood where Yezad grew up.

4. What does Yezad think of as he sits with Nariman in the evening?
(a) He is grateful he is not Nariman.
(b) The agony Nariman is going through.
(c) He tries to visualize Nariman well.
(d) The pain that Nariman is to those who care for him.

5. What does Jal share with Yezad and Roxana after Coomy's death?
(a) Coomy's favorite recipes.
(b) News about Coomy's will.
(c) Food he and Coomy had ordered.
(d) Leftovers from the funeral.

6. What two things bring Yezad comfort as the story nears its end?
(a) Work and the temple
(b) Family and the temple.
(c) Work and family.
(d) Family and friends.

7. What is Mr. Kapur's wife's view of public service?
(a) Service to family is a woman's duty.
(b) Service to family comes first.
(c) Service to community comes first.
(d) Service to community is for young men.

8. What message does Mrs. Kapur have for Yezad when he meets her at the store?
(a) She offers to sell the store to Yezad.
(b) The store is closed and he must clear out his things.
(c) The store is closed, but he is needed to do inventory.
(d) Only Yezad can learn to run the store as Kapur did.

9. What does Yezad do when Vilas tries to tell him about one of his recent clients?
(a) Yezad interrupts to talk about his own agenda.
(b) Yezad tells Vilas he should not interfere in his client's lives.
(c) Yezad listens carefully so he can help Vilas.
(d) Yezad asks if they can talk about the client later.

10. What request does Jehangir make one evening as he is having supper with his family?
(a) To change his name.
(b) To leave home.
(c) To change his religion.
(d) To leave school.

11. What kind of reception does Yezad get from Kapur's wife?
(a) She is very cold toward him.
(b) She invites him to stay with them for a while.
(c) She welcomes him with open arms.
(d) She says he must never come to their house again.

12. Why does Yezad have trouble finding another job?
(a) Yezad has a reputation as a trouble maker.
(b) Yezad is too old to find another job.
(c) No one wants a person with Yezad's experience.
(d) No one wants someone connected with a murder.

13. Why does Coomy agree to allow Edul Munshi to help fix up her apartment?
(a) He will not charge much.
(b) He will finish quickly.
(c) He is known for his excellent craftsmanship.
(d) He will take so long Nariman will never come home.

14. What does Jal find when he goes to visit Nariman at Pleasant Villa?
(a) Daisy is giving Nariman music lessons.
(b) Daisy is taking care of Nariman.
(c) Daisy is playing her violin for Nariman.
(d) Daisy has moved in with Roxana and Yezad.

15. Why does Miss Alvarez ask to speak to Jehangir's parents?
(a) Jehangir is being released as homework monitor.
(b) Jehangir has been taking bribes as homework monitor.
(c) She wants to tell them she is quitting.
(d) She wants to tell them how good Jehangir is.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the good omen that Roxana sees as the family leaves Pleasant Villa?

2. Why does Yezad meet with Vilas and his two actor friends?

3. Why is the store closed when Yezad returns to work the day after Coomy's funeral?

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

5. What does Roxana smell on Yezad when he comes home one evening?

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