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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) Kapur is selling the store.
(d) He got a raise.

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

3. Why does Yezad meet with Vilas and his two actor friends?
(a) To finalize the details of their scam.
(b) To write a letter to convince Kapur to run for office.
(c) To discuss the play Vilas is writing.
(d) To go together to meet the Shiv Sena.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

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