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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Condolence Visit.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Jaakaylee want the bai to purchase in order to make life easier?
(a) A vacuum cleaner.
(b) A masala machine.
(c) A video machine.
(d) A motorcar.

2. What does Jaakaylee begin to mend while waiting for bai-seth to return home?
(a) The torn sheet.
(b) An old dress.
(c) The tablecloth.
(d) Her brother's pants.

3. What did Minocher wear to Sarosh-Sid's wedding when the groom did not wish to wear it?
(a) Silk pajamas.
(b) A tuxedo.
(c) A top hat.
(d) The pugree.

4. What does Jaakaylee consider herself to be an expert at?
(a) Scaring off ghosts.
(b) Cockroach killing.
(c) Praying.
(d) Babysitting.

5. Where does Father see the ghosts?
(a) Near the temple.
(b) In the house.
(c) In the field.
(d) By the well.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the chasniwalla kill Dhunjisha?

2. What becomes a dream deferred for Minocher?

3. In the story, "Auspicious Occasion," what does Rustomji do for a living?

4. What religion does Jaakaylee follow?

5. What does Tehmina constantly smell of?

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