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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens as the Chenoys wait at the bus stop?
(a) Murad and Jehangir get in a fight.
(b) Yezad is beaten and robbed.
(c) They are accosted by a pair of drunks.
(d) Roxana is abducted.

2. What is the Chenoy family hoping to learn from Dr. Tarapore's visit?
(a) That Nariman is well enough to go home.
(b) That Nariman no longer needs continual care.
(c) That Nariman can move into his own place.
(d) That he can completely remove Nariman's cast.

3. Why do Vilas' friends urge Yezad to stay away from Matka?
(a) It supports the black market.
(b) Its profits benefit Shiv Sena.
(c) Matka is illegal.
(d) Yezad's religion forbids Matka.

4. Why does Coomy get angry during the discussion about the cost of caring for Nariman?
(a) She loves Nariman and doesn't want to lose him.
(b) She says she is doing the best she can.
(c) She thinks Roxana is too critical of her.
(d) She thinks Roxana is accusing her of stealing.

5. What is Roxana's advice to Jehangir about writing a book?
(a) He should only write the truth.
(b) He should not write about his own family.
(c) He should only write nice things.
(d) He should be careful not to hurt anyone's feelings.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long will Nariman have to care for his foot?

2. How long does Roxana tell Yezad that Nariman will stay with them?

3. How does Coomy answer Jal's concern about leaving their father with the Chenoy family?

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

5. Why does Coomy request that Phoola Phoola clean her room first?

(see the answer key)

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