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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What responsibility does Murad take on himself at home that upsets Yezad?
(a) Winding the clock.
(b) Weeding the flowerbeds.
(c) Setting the table.
(d) Helping prepare supper.

2. How would Mr. Kapur's action affect Yezad?
(a) It would mean he might have to work more hours.
(b) It would mean he could lose his job.
(c) It would mean more responsibility and more money.
(d) It would give Yezad an opportunity to own his own store.

3. What instrument does Roxana's neighbor play?
(a) The trumpet.
(b) The cello.
(c) The harp.
(d) The violin.

4. What is Yezad's explanation for the extra money?
(a) He says he has worked overtime.
(b) He tells Roxana she must have miscounted.
(c) He says maybe Mr. Kapur paid him extra commissions.
(d) He admits to playing Matka.

5. What reason does Coomy give Nariman for not telling Roxana and Yezad about his accident?
(a) She does not think it was necessary.
(b) She is not able to locate them.
(c) She does not want to worry them.
(d) She had asked Jal to do it, but he would not.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Husain do when he is having a "good" day?

2. What type of school do Murad and Jehangir attend?

3. How does Coomy hope to combat the smell of Nariman's bowel movements?

4. How does Yezad get to work?

5. What is Jal's concern about leaving his father at Roxana's?

(see the answer key)

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