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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why are Jehangir and Murad excited about having Nariman stay with them?
(a) Nariman spoils them.
(b) They can stay up later.
(c) They love Nariman.
(d) They can sleep on the balcony.

2. What request does Jehangir make one evening as he is having supper with his family?
(a) To leave school.
(b) To change his name.
(c) To leave home.
(d) To change his religion.

3. What good news does Yezad have when he comes home from work?
(a) He got a raise.
(b) The elevator is working.
(c) Kapur is selling the store.
(d) Nariman is going home.

4. How does Yezad use the item he borrowed from his neighbor Villie Cardmaster?
(a) He makes a tent on the balcony.
(b) He makes Nariman sleep on it.
(c) He uses it to cover the windows.
(d) He uses it for his own bed.

5. Why does Yezad not want Kapur to pay the Shiv Sena?
(a) Yezad knows the Shiv Sena will never get enough.
(b) Yezad wants Kapur to run for office.
(c) Yezad wants Kapur to stand up for himself.
(d) Yezad knows Kapur cannot afford it.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the subject of Nariman's flashbacks and dreams?

2. What is happening to Nariman as the story progresses?

3. What does Roxana smell on Yezad when he comes home one evening?

4. What is Kapur's first step to becoming more like the common people?

5. What makes Roxana check on Nariman while he sleeps?

(see the answer key)

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