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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Coomy initially ask for help when Nariman is brought home with an injured ankle?
(a) Their neighbor Dr. Fitter.
(b) Their regular doctor, Dr. Tarapore.
(c) The men who brought him home.
(d) She did not ask for help.

2. Who asks Nariman for his assistance while he is in the hospital?
(a) Dr. Tarapore and Dr. Fitter.
(b) Dr. Tarapore and an orderly.
(c) Mr Rangaragan and Dr. Tarapore.
(d) Mr. Rangarajan and an orderly.

3. How does Coomy prepare for her father's return from the hospital?
(a) She buys a bedpan and urinal.
(b) She makes a special place for him.
(c) She hires a nurse to care for him.
(d) She buys a commode.

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

5. Why is Nariman not allowed to marry the woman he chose?
(a) She is a Goan.
(b) She is too old.
(c) She has two children.
(d) She is a Parsi.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When Roxana and her family arrive for dinner, what is Coomy's reaction?

3. At the beginning of the story, Nariman is preparing to celebrate which birthday?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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