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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Coomy hope to combat the smell of Nariman's bowel movements?
(a) She turns on his ceiling fan.
(b) She makes him go outside.
(c) She holds her nose.
(d) She opens all the windows.

3. How many rupees does Yezad give Villie for Matka?
(a) Less than 700.
(b) More than 800.
(c) Over 7,000.
(d) More than 700.

4. Which of the following does not describe Vilas Rane?
(a) He is a friend of Yezad.
(b) He is unemployed.
(c) He writes letters for others.
(d) He works in a bookstore.

5. Which of the following best describes the home Roxana and her family live in?
(a) A roomy two-bedroom flat in a new building.
(b) A comfortable flat in a well-kept building.
(c) A crowded two-room flat in a decaying building.
(d) A quiet two-room flat in an old but clean building.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Miss Alvarez think of the position of homework monitor?

2. What does Husain do when he is having a "bad" day?

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

4. Which of the following seems most sensitive to Nariman's needs?

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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