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

2. How does the doctor treat Nariman's injury at the hospital?
(a) He decides no treatment is necessary.
(b) He tells Nariman not to walk on that foot for a week.
(c) He puts a cast on Nariman's ankle.
(d) He bandages Nariman's ankle.

3. How does Nariman deal with Coomy's ranting?
(a) He ignores her.
(b) He is meekly obedient.
(c) He yells back at her.
(d) He is quietly sarcastic.

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

5. What is revealed about Yezad's background in Chapter 2?
(a) That he was previously married and has other children.
(b) That he is very happy with his life.
(c) That he had attempted to emigrate to Canada.
(d) That he wishes he could do more for his country.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why is Nariman not allowed to marry the woman he chose?

3. Who did Nariman's family arrange for him to marry?

4. What is the subject of the argument between Roxana and Coomy?

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

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