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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does CNI stand for?
(a) Crappus Non Interruptus.
(b) Canadian Non Immigration.
(c) Canape New Information.
(d) Crappus Nutrition Information.

2. What brave thing did Kersi do on the cricket field one day?
(a) Ran in the blistering sun.
(b) Block a shot with his bare skin.
(c) Quit playing cricket.
(d) Scored ten times.

3. What does Jehangir's mother tell him will happen if he returns home after eight o'clock at night?
(a) A curse will be upon him.
(b) His parents will not speak to him again.
(c) The apartment door will be locked.
(d) He will be punished forcefully.

4. Who is the narrator of "Lend Me Your Light?"
(a) Jamshed.
(b) Navjeet.
(c) Kersi.
(d) Percy.

5. What is the only thing Jehangir's father has to say about Jehangir's relationship with the girl from college?
(a) "Trust your mother's instincts."
(b) "She does not respect your parents."
(c) "There is something about the way she talks."
(d) "She wears too much make-up."

6. What does Nariman expect to hear from the boys at suspenseful parts of his stories?
(a) Questions as to what comes next.
(b) Guesses as to what happens next.
(c) The answers to his questions.
(d) Laughter.

7. What school degree does Mr. Karani hold?
(a) B.Com.
(b) None.
(c) CA.
(d) Ph.D.

8. Who does Mrs. Maha-Lepate arrange an appointment with for Sarosh?
(a) Mr. Rawaana.
(b) The Immigrant Aid Society.
(c) A nutritionist.
(d) Dr. No-Ilaaz.

9. What does Mr. Karani warn Boman about?
(a) Raising the rent.
(b) Marriage.
(c) Difficulties of eviction.
(d) Wording the apartment ad correctly.

10. What is Sarosh's tone when he promises at a party to return to Bombay in ten years if he is not fully Canadian by then?
(a) Solemn.
(b) Prayerful.
(c) Serious.
(d) Joking.

11. What becomes known throughout "Squatter" as Jehangir's nickname, given to him by Pesi?
(a) Mama's Boy.
(b) Teacher's Pet.
(c) Bulsara Bookworm.
(d) Jehangir the Janitor.

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

13. What does Mamajii always try to give Kersi to eat?
(a) Tasty, spicy snacks.
(b) Undercooked foods.
(c) Vitamins.
(d) Candy.

14. Why does Jehangir enjoy Nariman's story so much?
(a) It gives him something to do.
(b) He feels like one of the boys.
(c) He enjoys Nariman's way with words.
(d) The plots are quite interesting.

15. Why doesn't Percy want to return to Bombay when Kersi returns for a visit?
(a) He feels superior to his brother.
(b) He is jealous of Kersi.
(c) Because Jamshed will be there.
(d) Because of the money issues.

Short Answer Questions

1. What image does Korshedbai carry at the back of her mind?

2. What is Mrs. Savukshaw's secret?

3. What does Sarosh have trouble doing?

4. What does Khorshedbai place on the veranda every morning?

5. Where does Jamshed eat lunch at one o'clock?

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