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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens as the Chenoys wait at the bus stop?
(a) Murad and Jehangir get in a fight.
(b) They are accosted by a pair of drunks.
(c) Yezad is beaten and robbed.
(d) Roxana is abducted.

2. What reason does Coomy give for wanting to move her father to Roxana's apartment?
(a) She says he is always happier around Roxana's family.
(b) She says she wants what is best for him.
(c) She says Roxana is jealous of Coomy's relationship with her father.
(d) She says Roxana has asked him to come and stay.

3. What does Mr. Kapur do when he learns that Husain is unable to work?
(a) He insists that Husain try to work.
(b) He fires him.
(c) He comforts him.
(d) He sends him home.

4. What does Nariman want Coomy to bring to the table as she prepares for his birthday dinner?
(a) A picture of their mother.
(b) The everyday dishes.
(c) The good china.
(d) His special plate.

5. Why does Coomy agree to allow Edul Munshi to help fix up her apartment?
(a) He will finish quickly.
(b) He will not charge much.
(c) He will take so long Nariman will never come home.
(d) He is known for his excellent craftsmanship.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What gift does Kapur give Yezad?

3. What does Husain do when he is having a "good" day?

4. Nariman exhibits symptoms of the early stages of what disease?

5. Why does Phoola Phoola quit?

(see the answer key)

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