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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mrs. Mody offer to Jehangir after Dr Mody's death?
(a) The entire stamp collection.
(b) Money.
(c) All of his clothing.
(d) Pesi's story books.

2. What does Mehroo do at the entrance of her home to honor the holiday?
(a) Make chalk designs.
(b) Light a candle.
(c) Plant colorful flowers.
(d) Put out a religious figure.

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

4. Why does the sole Muslim neighbor chat with Tehmina?
(a) He is proud of her.
(b) To obtain a friend.
(c) He is in love with her.
(d) He is friends with everyone else.

5. What does Daulat do once she is alone after Moti and Najamai leave?
(a) Cries.
(b) Snuffs out the oil lamp.
(c) Regrets getting rid of the pugree.
(d) Goes to sleep.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dr. Burjor Mody assume principalship of in "The Collectors" just before moving to Firozsha Baag?

2. What does Dr. Mody tell Jehangir's mother to do on Sunday morning?

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

4. How much does Daulat sell the pugree for?

5. What does the bai do when she sees Jaakaylee on the balcony upon returning home late at night?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Kersi's parents think of the friendship between Kersi and Francis?

2. In "Condolence Visit," why is it that Daulat is not looking forward to the visits she will receive?

3. When and why does the bhoot stop the visits to Jaakaylee?

4. Why does Dr. Mody assume that Jehangir stole the Spanish dancing-lady stamp?

5. In "One Sunday," what does Tehmina think of the Boyce's use of Najamai's fridge?

6. Why is Cajetan on Jaakaylee's mind since she has seen the bhoot?

7. What is life like for an ayah?

8. What does Daulat do to disobey the usual custom after one's spouse dies?

9. When Daulat wishes she had accepted Sarosh's gift of a portable tape recorder, what does she think she could have used it for?

10. Before Najamai purchased her fridge, how did Tehmina acquire the ice she needed?

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