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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 the predominant mood of the dinner party?
(a) Everyone focuses on the chldren.
(b) There is a lot of laughter.
(c) No one talks to anyone else.
(d) There is a lot of bickering.

2. What request does Nariman make of Daisy after she first plays her violin for him?
(a) That she play her violin to wake him up.
(b) That she play her violin as he goes to sleep.
(c) That she play his favorite song over and over.
(d) That she play her violin as he lies dying.

3. How does Coomy answer Jal's concern about leaving their father with the Chenoy family?
(a) She says she regrets that it had to be done.
(b) She says they had no choice.
(c) She expresses concern for Nariman's well-being.
(d) She says it was the best option.

4. How would Mr. Kapur's action affect Yezad?
(a) It would mean he might have to work more hours.
(b) It would give Yezad an opportunity to own his own store.
(c) It would mean he could lose his job.
(d) It would mean more responsibility and more money.

5. What is happening to Nariman as the story progresses?
(a) He is becoming more alert.
(b) He is becoming more aware of his mortality.
(c) He is becoming more loving.
(d) He is living less and less in the present world.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much extra money does Roxana find in the budget envelopes?

2. What is Mr. Kapur's wife's view of public service?

3. What offer does Roxana make when Coomy mentions moving their father to Roxana's?

4. What does Miss Alvarez think of the position of homework monitor?

5. How long does Roxana tell Yezad that Nariman will stay with them?

(see the answer key)

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