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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Nariman have when he returns from his walk on the evening of his birthday?
(a) He has a black eye.
(b) He has a broken arm.
(c) He has a limp and abrasions on his elbow and forearm.
(d) He has a new cane.

2. Which of the following does not describe Vilas Rane?
(a) He is unemployed.
(b) He is a friend of Yezad.
(c) He works in a bookstore.
(d) He writes letters for others.

3. Which of the following is not part of the special greeting Murad and Jehangir share with Nariman?
(a) A kiss on the cheek.
(b) Feeling his bald head.
(c) Asking to see his teeth.
(d) Feeling his chin.

4. What relation are Murad and Jehangir to Nariman?
(a) They are his son and daughter.
(b) They are his grandchildren.
(c) They are his stepchildren.
(d) They are his foster children.

5. What does the x-ray of Nariman's ankle reveal?
(a) The ankle needs to be reset.
(b) The ankle is healing, but will not be strong enough to walk on.
(c) The ankle is healing nicely.
(d) The ankle is only beginning to heal.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are Roxana and Yezad most concerned about when it looks like Nariman will be staying with them for a while?

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

3. What is the alternative name suggested for Bombay?

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

5. What is the subject of the argument between Roxana and Coomy?

(see the answer key)

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