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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Nariman's response about moving to Roxana's?
(a) He does not want to leave the comfort of his own room.
(b) He will agree if it is okay with her.
(c) He is happy and excited about the move.
(d) He wants to ask her himself.

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

3. What prompts Roxana to change her mind about taking her father in?
(a) Roxana realizes all Coomy's reasons are good ones.
(b) Roxana really misses her father and wants him near.
(c) Coomy says Nariman is looking forward to being with Roxana's family.
(d) Coomy says Nariman is waiting outside in an ambulance.

4. What excuse does Kapur give for not running for municipal office?
(a) He does not have enough money.
(b) He is too busy with the store.
(c) It is not the right time.
(d) His wife is against it.

5. Why does Roxana stop Jehangir from explaining his book to Nariman?
(a) She needs Jehangir's help in the kitchen.
(b) Nariman has fallen asleep.
(c) Jehangir is making too much noise.
(d) Nariman is not interested in what Jehangir reads.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jehangir reveal to his family that he wants to write a book about?

2. What is Kapur's first step to becoming more like the common people?

3. What is Yezad's reaction to the customer's offer?

4. What is Coomy's first concern after getting rid of Nariman?

5. How does Coomy answer Jal's concern about leaving their father with the Chenoy family?

(see the answer key)

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