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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How long will Nariman have to care for his foot?
(a) Four days.
(b) Four weeks.
(c) Four hours.
(d) Four months.

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

4. Who did Nariman's family arrange for him to marry?
(a) Roxana.
(b) An unnamed woman.
(c) Yasmin.
(d) Lucy.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does Nariman stay in the hospital?

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

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

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