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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why can Husain only work part time?
(a) He is a victim of earlier riots.
(b) He has another job.
(c) He is physically challenged.
(d) He goes to school.

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

3. Why does Yezad not use Mr. Kapur's first name during work hours?
(a) Mr. Kapur's first name is too hard for Yezad to say.
(b) He thinks using his boss's first name is too informal.
(c) Because Mr. Kapur will not use Yezad's last name.
(d) He cannot remember Mr. Kapur's first name.

4. How does Yezad get to work?
(a) By car.
(b) By train.
(c) By bus.
(d) By foot.

5. Who does Coomy initially ask for help when Nariman is brought home with an injured ankle?
(a) The men who brought him home.
(b) Their neighbor Dr. Fitter.
(c) Their regular doctor, Dr. Tarapore.
(d) She did not ask for help.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What offer does Roxana make when Coomy mentions moving their father to Roxana's?

3. What is characteristic of the Shiv Sena?

4. In a flashback, Nariman recalls a person who makes him happy. Who is it?

5. How much extra money does Roxana find in the budget envelopes?

(see the answer key)

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