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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How are Murad and Jehangir instructed to act when they arrive at Nariman's home?
(a) They are told to sit on the floor.
(b) They are told to sit like statues.
(c) They are told to play quietly.
(d) They are not given instructions.

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

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

4. What excuse does Coomy give for not having told Roxana about the accident?
(a) She knows Roxana did not have room to care for her father.
(b) She knows Roxana would blame her for letting Nariman get hurt.
(c) She knows Roxana would insist on taking care of Nariman.
(d) She said Roxana is too busy with her family to have time for Nariman.

5. What does Nariman encourage Roxana and Yezad to do to help their financial situation?
(a) Put him in a nursing home.
(b) Sell their home and move into his old home with Coomy and Jal.
(c) Take him back to his own home where Coomy and Jal live.
(d) Ask Coomy and Jal to turn over his savings account.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why can Husain only work part time?

2. What is the predominant mood of the dinner party?

3. How does Coomy hope to combat the smell of Nariman's bowel movements?

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

5. What is Roxana's first action for Nariman after he arrives at her home?

(see the answer key)

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