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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the beginning of the story, Nariman is preparing to celebrate which birthday?
(a) His seventy-ninth.
(b) His eightieth.
(c) His seventy-seventh.
(d) His seventy-eighth.

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

3. What happens as the Chenoys wait at the bus stop?
(a) Yezad is beaten and robbed.
(b) Roxana is abducted.
(c) Murad and Jehangir get in a fight.
(d) They are accosted by a pair of drunks.

4. What does Nariman have when he returns from his walk on the evening of his birthday?
(a) He has a broken arm.
(b) He has a black eye.
(c) He has a new cane.
(d) He has a limp and abrasions on his elbow and forearm.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Jal explain the constant hammering that Yezad asks about?

3. What is characteristic of the Shiv Sena?

4. Which of the following is not part of the special greeting Murad and Jehangir share with Nariman?

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

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