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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Yezad give Villie for helping him with Matka?
(a) Ten rubies
(b) Ten rupees.
(c) Ten dinar.
(d) Ten rubles.

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

3. What does Nariman want Coomy to bring to the table as she prepares for his birthday dinner?
(a) The good china.
(b) The everyday dishes.
(c) A picture of their mother.
(d) His special plate.

4. What is revealed about Yezad's background in Chapter 2?
(a) That he is very happy with his life.
(b) That he wishes he could do more for his country.
(c) That he was previously married and has other children.
(d) That he had attempted to emigrate to Canada.

5. What does Husain do when he is having a "bad" day?
(a) He follows Yezad around and mutters.
(b) He cowers in the storeroom.
(c) He sits in a corner and cries.
(d) He does not show up for work.

Short Answer Questions

1. What reason does Coomy give Nariman for not telling Roxana and Yezad about his accident?

2. What argument does Coomy use to leave Nariman at Roxana's house a while longer?

3. What is Yezad's reaction to the customer's offer?

4. What instrument does Roxana's neighbor play?

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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