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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Kapur's justification for not being treated like a common person?
(a) He thinks he looks too much like a rich man.
(b) He is too well known in the community.
(c) His family is not from Bombay.
(d) He does not attend the temple.

3. Who is the subject of Nariman's flashbacks and dreams?
(a) Yasmin.
(b) Lucy.
(c) Roxana.
(d) Coomy.

4. What is Roxana's first action for Nariman after he arrives at her home?
(a) She puts him to bed.
(b) She gives him a good meal.
(c) She cleans his teeth.
(d) She gives him a sponge bath.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What request does Nariman make of Daisy after she first plays her violin for him?

2. What does Yezad do with his application papers for emigration to Canada?

3. What service does Jehangir provide for Nariman?

4. What does Jehangir have to do after putting old and wrinkled money in the budget envelopes?

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

(see the answer key)

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