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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Nariman injure his ankle?
(a) He falls over an unseen object.
(b) He falls down the stairs.
(c) He falls into a trench.
(d) He falls while playing a game.

3. 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.

4. What is the relationship of Coomy and Jal to Nariman?
(a) They are his stepchildren.
(b) They are his son and daughter.
(c) They are his foster children.
(d) They are his grandchildren.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Coomy prepare for her father's return from the hospital?

2. What is characteristic of the Shiv Sena?

3. Who does Coomy initially ask for help when Nariman is brought home with an injured ankle?

4. Why do Coomy and Jal not want Nariman to go out alone?

5. How does Coomy hope to combat the smell of Nariman's bowel movements?

(see the answer key)

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