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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 alert.
(b) He is becoming more loving.
(c) He is living less and less in the present world.
(d) He is becoming more aware of his mortality.

2. What service does Jehangir provide for Nariman?
(a) He helps Nariman eat.
(b) He reads the paper to Nariman.
(c) He helps Nariman find a place to lie down.
(d) He combs Nariman's hair.

3. What does Yezad borrow from their neighbor Villie Cardmaster?
(a) An extra sheet.
(b) An old blanket.
(c) An extra bed.
(d) An old tablecloth.

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

5. What happens to Yezad when he stops at the temple and stays for prayers?
(a) He realizes he has forgotten all the prayers.
(b) He realizes he no longer has a place in the temple.
(c) He has a great feeling of peace.
(d) He becomes confused about why he is there.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

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