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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 Kapur's first step to becoming more like the common people?
(a) He sells his car.
(b) He buys a train pass.
(c) He gives his expensive clothes away.
(d) He sells his watch.

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 him make the beds.
(d) To help with homework.

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

4. In Nariman's words, how would you complete this sentence, "the loss of home ...?
(a) ...creates a huge empty space."
(b) ...leave a hole that is too big to fill."
(c) ...leaves an emptiness that can never be filled."
(d) ,,,leaves a hole that can never be filled."

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What are Yezad's plans for Nariman when Nariman's time with the Chenoys is over?

4. What good news does Yezad have when he comes home from work?

5. Why does Roxana stop Jehangir from explaining his book to Nariman?

(see the answer key)

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