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Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Dr. Burjor Mody assume principalship of in "The Collectors" just before moving to Firozsha Baag?
(a) Cawasji Framji Memorial Library
(b) St. Xavier's Boys School
(c) Bombay High School.
(d) Bombay Veterinary College.

2. In "Of White Hairs and Cricket," what is Daddy always searching for in the newspaper ads?
(a) Sales on toasters.
(b) Apartments.
(c) New clothes.
(d) A better job.

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

4. What entrances Kersi?
(a) Tweezers.
(b) White hairs.
(c) All spinning things.
(d) Cricket.

5. Why is Viraf so distraught by the end of "Of White Hairs and Crickets?"
(a) He can no longer play cricket.
(b) He is ill.
(c) His father is very sick.
(d) His family has to move.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was once Kashmira's devout ambition in life?

2. Why does the chasniwalla kill Dhunjisha?

3. Which special day means a lot to Mehroo?

4. What does Ardesar utter after watching Kordshedbai smear dog feces on the neighbor's door?

5. Who is the first character introduced in the story, "One Sunday?"

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