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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Roxana wish to talk to Coomy about when she goes to Chateau Felicity?
(a) Nariman's diet.
(b) Nariman's will.
(c) Nariman's medicine.
(d) Nariman's health.

4. What does Yezad do when he comes to the fires temple?
(a) He watches people file in for services.
(b) He crosses the street to avoid it.
(c) He goes in to pray.
(d) He watches a man pray then leaves.

5. What is Kapur's justification for not being treated like a common person?
(a) He is too well known in the community.
(b) He does not attend the temple.
(c) His family is not from Bombay.
(d) He thinks he looks too much like a rich man.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens as the Chenoys wait at the bus stop?

2. What is Jal's concern about leaving his father at Roxana's?

3. What do Coomy and Jal hear Nariman doing whenever they pass the room he stays in while his ankle heals?

4. What items does Mr. Kapur order for his store during the holiday season?

5. What is Roxana's first action for Nariman after he arrives at her home?

(see the answer key)

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