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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Husain do when he is having a "good" day?
(a) He orders supplies.
(b) He waits on customers.
(c) He helps Yezad.
(d) He does odd jobs around the store.

2. What is Coomy's first concern after getting rid of Nariman?
(a) Making sure he has all he needs at Roxana's.
(b) Cleaning his room and readying it for his return.
(c) Getting rid of any sign that Nariman ever lived with her.
(d) Getting rid of the smells he left behind.

3. What does Jehangir propose to Murad on their way to school?
(a) That they trade their books for food.
(b) That they sell their textbooks.
(c) That they sell their lunches.
(d) That they give their books to someone who needs them.

4. Who is to play in the afternoon cricket match?
(a) Catholics and Indians.
(b) Students and non-students.
(c) Slaves and non-slaves.
(d) Catholics and non-Catholics.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is characteristic of the Shiv Sena?

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

3. Why does Yezad not use Mr. Kapur's first name during work hours?

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

5. What news about his intentions does Mr. Kapur share with Yezad as they get together after work?

(see the answer key)

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