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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 never bring anything.
(b) She grumbles that they are always on time.
(c) She grumbles that they are always early.
(d) She grumbles that they are always late.

2. What is Roxana's advice to Jehangir about writing a book?
(a) He should only write the truth.
(b) He should not write about his own family.
(c) He should only write nice things.
(d) He should be careful not to hurt anyone's feelings.

3. What is characteristic of the Shiv Sena?
(a) They are radical conservatives.
(b) They are loyal traditionalists.
(c) They have no political views.
(d) They are ultra liberals.

4. What is the subject of the argument between Roxana and Coomy?
(a) Religion.
(b) Jehangir's behavior.
(c) Murad's behavior.
(d) Money.

5. What is the alternative name suggested for Bombay?
(a) Mumbai.
(b) Mumbawi.
(c) Nunbai.
(d) Mambo.

Short Answer Questions

1. Nariman exhibits symptoms of the early stages of what disease?

2. How does Nariman deal with Coomy's ranting?

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

4. In a flashback, Nariman recalls a person who makes him happy. Who is it?

5. What is Nariman's occupation?

(see the answer key)

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