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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What instrument does Roxana's neighbor play?
(a) The cello.
(b) The violin.
(c) The harp.
(d) The trumpet.

2. What does Coomy confess to Jal about caring for their father?
(a) She says she hates that he is dependent upon them.
(b) She says she hates the work of caring for him.
(c) She says she knows Nariman likes Roxana better.
(d) She says wishes they had a better relationship.

3. How does Yezad get to work?
(a) By bus.
(b) By foot.
(c) By car.
(d) By train.

4. When Roxana and her family arrive for dinner, what is Coomy's reaction?
(a) She grumbles that they never bring anything.
(b) She grumbles that they are always late.
(c) She grumbles that they are always early.
(d) She grumbles that they are always on time.

5. What do Coomy and Jal do at home to keep Nariman from coming back?
(a) They set fire to Nariman's room.
(b) They destroy the ceilings.
(c) They change the locks.
(d) They leave on an extended vacation.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Husain do when he is having a "good" day?

2. What is Mr. Kapur passionate about collecting?

3. What opportunity does one of the customers present to Yezad?

4. Why does Phoola Phoola quit?

5. Who does Coomy initially ask for help when Nariman is brought home with an injured ankle?

(see the answer key)

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