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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Husain do when he is having a "good" day?
(a) He orders supplies.
(b) He does odd jobs around the store.
(c) He helps Yezad.
(d) He waits on customers.

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

3. What does Yezad do with his application papers for emigration to Canada?
(a) He asks his lawyer to look at them.
(b) He checks them carefully and mails them.
(c) He tears them up.
(d) He files them for future use.

4. What is Kapur's reaction when Yezad asks for an advance?
(a) He tells Yezad he will have to work for it.
(b) He does not bother to answer Yezad.
(c) He grants the advance without question.
(d) He tells Yezad that if he gets an advance he will have to accept more responsibility.

5. Which of the following is not part of the special greeting Murad and Jehangir share with Nariman?
(a) Feeling his chin.
(b) Feeling his bald head.
(c) A kiss on the cheek.
(d) Asking to see his teeth.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Yezad use the item he borrowed from his neighbor Villie Cardmaster?

2. What does Coomy confess to Jal about caring for their father?

3. What news about his intentions does Mr. Kapur share with Yezad as they get together after work?

4. Why can Husain only work part time?

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

(see the answer key)

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