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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What prompts Roxana to change her mind about taking her father in?
(a) Roxana realizes all Coomy's reasons are good ones.
(b) Coomy says Nariman is waiting outside in an ambulance.
(c) Roxana really misses her father and wants him near.
(d) Coomy says Nariman is looking forward to being with Roxana's family.

2. What offer does Roxana make when Coomy mentions moving their father to Roxana's?
(a) Roxana promises she and her family will visit Nariman every evening.
(b) Roxana says that is the best thing for Nariman.
(c) Roxana says Nariman is welcome, even though it will be crowded.
(d) Roxana eagerly welcomes him.

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

4. How does Coomy answer Jal's concern about leaving their father with the Chenoy family?
(a) She says she regrets that it had to be done.
(b) She says it was the best option.
(c) She expresses concern for Nariman's well-being.
(d) She says they had no choice.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Nariman injure his ankle?

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

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

4. What relation are Murad and Jehangir to Nariman?

5. Nariman exhibits symptoms of the early stages of what disease?

(see the answer key)

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