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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the subject of the argument between Roxana and Coomy?
(a) Jehangir's behavior.
(b) Murad's behavior.
(c) Religion.
(d) Money.

2. What is characteristic of the Shiv Sena?
(a) They have no political views.
(b) They are ultra liberals.
(c) They are loyal traditionalists.
(d) They are radical conservatives.

3. How does the doctor treat Nariman's injury at the hospital?
(a) He decides no treatment is necessary.
(b) He puts a cast on Nariman's ankle.
(c) He tells Nariman not to walk on that foot for a week.
(d) He bandages Nariman's ankle.

4. Why does Phoola Phoola quit?
(a) Coomy is too mean to her.
(b) Nariman is too mean to her.
(c) Nariman has had a bowel movement in his bed.
(d) The whole apartment is too filthy to clean.

5. Why does Vilas tell Yezad it is in his best interest to remain honest?
(a) Honesty is the best policy.
(b) It is always the right thing to do.
(c) Yezad has promised Vilas he will always be honest.
(d) He is bound by his Parsi heritage.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why can Husain only work part time?

3. Who is the subject of Nariman's flashbacks and dreams?

4. What does Nariman have when he returns from his walk on the evening of his birthday?

5. What do Coomy and Jal do at home to keep Nariman from coming back?

(see the answer key)

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