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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Ghost of Firozsha Baag.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the most likely meaning of the word "gunga" in the story?
(a) A gross, dirty area.
(b) The high priest.
(c) A maid.
(d) A soldier.

2. Why does Rustomji shout at the boys of Firozsha Baag?
(a) For playing cricket there.
(b) For not fixing his toilet.
(c) For getting plaster in his bathtub.
(d) For robbing apartments.

3. What is a bhoot?
(a) French beans.
(b) Christmas Eve.
(c) A ghost.
(d) One's mother.

4. Who finally believes that Jaakaylee sees a bhoot?
(a) Seth.
(b) Cajetan.
(c) Bai.
(d) Father D'Silva.

5. In the story, "Auspicious Occasion," what does Rustomji do for a living?
(a) He is a matchmaker.
(b) He is a banker.
(c) He is a businessman.
(d) He is a lawyer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the sole Muslim neighbor chat with Tehmina?

2. What causes Rustomji to forget the bathroom leak and feel better?

3. What is a bunya's role at night?

4. What nickname for Rustomji comes as a result of something Nariman says?

5. What does Jaakaylee give up doing on Fridays to help discourage the ghost from visiting?

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