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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What is characteristic of the Shiv Sena?
(a) They are loyal traditionalists.
(b) They have no political views.
(c) They are ultra liberals.
(d) They are radical conservatives.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Coomy calls in Dr. Tarapore, what is his concern about Nariman?

2. What is the relationship of Coomy and Jal to Nariman?

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

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

5. What is Roxana's advice to Jehangir about writing a book?

(see the answer key)

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