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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is happening to Nariman as the story progresses?
(a) He is becoming more aware of his mortality.
(b) He is becoming more alert.
(c) He is living less and less in the present world.
(d) He is becoming more loving.

2. What does Nariman offer to do to help Jehangir?
(a) To help him clean the kitchen.
(b) To help fix a meal.
(c) To help with homework.
(d) To help him make the beds.

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

4. How long does Roxana tell Yezad that Nariman will stay with them?
(a) Until he is well.
(b) Three weeks.
(c) Three months.
(d) Three days.

5. What makes Roxana check on Nariman while he sleeps?
(a) She thinks he called her name.
(b) She wants to be sure he is breathing.
(c) She thinks he needs help.
(d) She thinks she hears him coughing.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Nariman's words, how would you complete this sentence, "the loss of home ...?

2. What request does Jehangir make one evening as he is having supper with his family?

3. What is Kapur's justification for not being treated like a common person?

4. Why does Yezad not want Kapur to pay the Shiv Sena?

5. How does Yezad use the item he borrowed from his neighbor Villie Cardmaster?

(see the answer key)

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