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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Roxana and her family arrive for dinner, what is Coomy's reaction?
(a) She grumbles that they are always early.
(b) She grumbles that they are always on time.
(c) She grumbles that they never bring anything.
(d) She grumbles that they are always late.

2. Because of her many rules and constant crabbing, Nariman thinks Coomy is best suited for which of the following positions?
(a) A military officer.
(b) A headmistress.
(c) A nun.
(d) A professor.

3. Nariman exhibits symptoms of the early stages of what disease?
(a) Parkinson's.
(b) Tuberculosis.
(c) Alzheimer's.
(d) Cancer.

4. How long will Nariman have to care for his foot?
(a) Four weeks.
(b) Four days.
(c) Four months.
(d) Four hours.

5. Why do Coomy and Jal not want Nariman to go out alone?
(a) They are afraid he will get lost.
(b) They are afraid something will happen to him.
(c) They are afraid he will not return in time for his birthday celebration.
(d) They are afraid he will run away.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nariman have when he returns from his walk on the evening of his birthday?

2. What is characteristic of the Shiv Sena?

3. Who asks Nariman for his assistance while he is in the hospital?

4. How does Nariman injure his ankle?

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

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