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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much extra money does Roxana find in the budget envelopes?
(a) One hundred and eighty rupees.
(b) Forty five rupees.
(c) One hundred and twenty rupees.
(d) Sixty rupees.

2. What is Jal's concern about leaving his father at Roxana's?
(a) He wonders how it will affect family relationships.
(b) He wonders if Nariman will resent Jal and Coomy for moving him.
(c) He wonders how Yezad will react to having Narinam around.
(d) He thinks it is the best option they have.

3. How does Coomy prepare for her father's return from the hospital?
(a) She buys a bedpan and urinal.
(b) She makes a special place for him.
(c) She buys a commode.
(d) She hires a nurse to care for him.

4. What is the alternative name suggested for Bombay?
(a) Mumbai.
(b) Nunbai.
(c) Mambo.
(d) Mumbawi.

5. What does Husain do when he is having a "bad" day?
(a) He sits in a corner and cries.
(b) He does not show up for work.
(c) He cowers in the storeroom.
(d) He follows Yezad around and mutters.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Yezad get to work?

2. Why is Jehangir's job as homework monitor in jeopardy?

3. How long will Nariman have to care for his foot?

4. What prompts Roxana to change her mind about taking her father in?

5. Why does Jehangir go to visit Villie Cardmaster?

(see the answer key)

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