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

2. How does Yezad use the item he borrowed from his neighbor Villie Cardmaster?
(a) He uses it for his own bed.
(b) He makes a tent on the balcony.
(c) He uses it to cover the windows.
(d) He makes Nariman sleep on it.

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

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

5. What are Yezad's plans for Nariman when Nariman's time with the Chenoys is over?
(a) Help Nariman find a place of his own.
(b) Invite Nariman to stay longer.
(c) Send Nariman back to Coomy and Jal.
(d) Yezad has no plans for Nariman.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

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