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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With what does Gustad threaten to beat Sohrab in Chapter 4?
(a) A belt.
(b) His fists.
(c) A yardstick.
(d) A switch.

2. Sohrab and Gustad think of the Indian Institute of Technology as the "home" of which sacred object?
(a) The Shroud of Turin.
(b) The Ark of the Covenant.
(c) The Holy Grail.
(d) The Koran.

3. What is Gustad's father's profession?
(a) Bookseller.
(b) Professor.
(c) Roofer.
(d) Carpet layer.

4. Where does Major Bilimoria's letter come from?
(a) Baghdad.
(b) Paris.
(c) London.
(d) New Delhi.

5. According to Gustad's memories in Chapter 4, what are he and young Sohrab going to eat at K. Rustom & Co.?
(a) Steak.
(b) Pistachio ice cream.
(c) Gelatto.
(d) Waffles.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of tree lives in the courtyard of the Khodadad Building?

2. What type of food does Malcolm teach Gustad to buy?

3. As mentioned in Chapter 5, what is "the one constant" throughout the marriage of Gustad and Dilnavaz?

4. With whom does Gustad's dinner guest share the wishbone in Chapter 3?

5. Who is the Indian Tennyson of Chapter 3?

(see the answer key)

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