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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What reason does Coomy give to convince Roxana to let her father move in?
(a) She says it is only fair that they share responsibility.
(b) She says Nariman likes Roxana better.
(c) She says Jal cannot take it any longer.
(d) She says it will help avoid depression.

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

4. What does Nariman observe as Coomy and Jal move him to Roxana's apartment?
(a) It is hard for them to hide their eagerness to be rid of him.
(b) They are both looking forward to seeing Roxana again.
(c) They are both eager to see him comfortable and cared for.
(d) It is hard for them to hide their sadness at his leaving.

5. Nariman exhibits symptoms of the early stages of what disease?
(a) Cancer.
(b) Alzheimer's.
(c) Tuberculosis.
(d) Parkinson's.

Short Answer Questions

1. How are Murad and Jehangir instructed to act when they arrive at Nariman's home?

2. What is revealed about Yezad's background in Chapter 2?

3. Who asks Nariman for his assistance while he is in the hospital?

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

5. What is the predominant mood of the dinner party?

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