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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Nariman offer to do to help Jehangir?
(a) To help him clean the kitchen.
(b) To help him make the beds.
(c) To help with homework.
(d) To help fix a meal.

2. Nariman exhibits symptoms of the early stages of what disease?
(a) Cancer.
(b) Tuberculosis.
(c) Parkinson's.
(d) Alzheimer's.

3. What is the subject of the argument between Roxana and Coomy?
(a) Money.
(b) Murad's behavior.
(c) Religion.
(d) Jehangir's behavior.

4. What is revealed about Yezad's background in Chapter 2?
(a) That he wishes he could do more for his country.
(b) That he was previously married and has other children.
(c) That he is very happy with his life.
(d) That he had attempted to emigrate to Canada.

5. What offer does Roxana make when Coomy mentions moving their father to Roxana's?
(a) Roxana eagerly welcomes him.
(b) Roxana says Nariman is welcome, even though it will be crowded.
(c) Roxana says that is the best thing for Nariman.
(d) Roxana promises she and her family will visit Nariman every evening.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Chenoy family argue about at supper after returning from Chateau Felicity with Nariman?

2. How does Dr. Tarapore's impending visit affect Nariman?

3. What does Roxana wish to talk to Coomy about when she goes to Chateau Felicity?

4. Why are Jehangir and Murad excited about having Nariman stay with them?

5. What does Nariman observe as Coomy and Jal move him to Roxana's apartment?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is one of Coomy's worst fears and how is it realized?

2. What do you learn about Coomy from her actions in Chapter 5?

3. What is the basis of the argument between Coomy and Roxana at the beginning of Chapter 9? How is this argument different from others they have had?

4. What is Dr. Tarapore's diagnosis when Coomy and Jal consult him about Nariman's crying episodes?

5. Describe Roxana's relationship with Coomy and Jal.

6. What do Vilas and Yezad talk about as they return to work after meeting Vilas' two friends? Why is this important?

7. What was the result of Nariman's visit from Dr. Tarapore at the beginning of Chapter 8?

8. What is Nariman's relationship with his family?

9. Describe the atmosphere in the Vakeel home after Roxana and her family arrive.

10. What choices does Coomy make about caring for Nariman at home and why?

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