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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Because of her many rules and constant crabbing, Nariman thinks Coomy is best suited for which of the following positions?
(a) A military officer.
(b) A headmistress.
(c) A nun.
(d) A professor.

2. What argument does Coomy use to leave Nariman at Roxana's house a while longer?
(a) His hospital visit would mean more ambulance rides.
(b) She and Jal do not have time for Nariman.
(c) Nariman is much happier at Roxana's.
(d) She and Jal are going on vacation.

3. When does Coomy intend to let Nariman come home?
(a) When he can care for himself.
(b) Never.
(c) When she returns from vacation.
(d) In three weeks.

4. What makes Roxana check on Nariman while he sleeps?
(a) She thinks he called her name.
(b) She thinks she hears him coughing.
(c) She wants to be sure he is breathing.
(d) She thinks he needs help.

5. At the beginning of the story, Nariman is preparing to celebrate which birthday?
(a) His seventy-ninth.
(b) His eightieth.
(c) His seventy-eighth.
(d) His seventy-seventh.

Short Answer Questions

1. What relation is Roxana to Jal and Coomy?

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

3. In a flashback, Nariman recalls a person who makes him happy. Who is it?

4. Which of the following is not part of the special greeting Murad and Jehangir share with Nariman?

5. When does the author indicate that Nariman will be able to move about and take care of himself?

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