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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through One Sunday.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Kersi read to cure himself of the blues?
(a) Sherlock Holmes mysteries.
(b) Books of poetry.
(c) The Trilogy of the Rings.
(d) Enid Blyton books.

3. What does Rustomji do to appease the crowd that wants to hurt him?
(a) He gives them money.
(b) He runs around in circles.
(c) He removes his dentures.
(d) He tells them his life story.

4. Who has a long white beard, has a paunch and is nearly seventy-five years old?
(a) Jaabir Malik.
(b) Dustoor Dhunjisha.
(c) Fahad Singh.
(d) Daaruk Gupta.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What volunteer organization does Rustomji have good remembrances of?

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

3. What used to make Kersi very happy to go up to Najamai's flat?

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

5. What would Rustomji not permit Mehroo to have in their new home as husband and wife?

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