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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 Coomy's first concern after getting rid of Nariman?
(a) Cleaning his room and readying it for his return.
(b) Making sure he has all he needs at Roxana's.
(c) Getting rid of the smells he left behind.
(d) Getting rid of any sign that Nariman ever lived with her.

2. What opportunity does one of the customers present to Yezad?
(a) To receive protection from the rioters.
(b) To pad the bill and make extra money.
(c) To receive an extra shipment without paying for it.
(d) To leave his job and take a better one.

3. What is the alternative name suggested for Bombay?
(a) Mumbawi.
(b) Nunbai.
(c) Mumbai.
(d) Mambo.

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

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

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 does Nariman observe as Coomy and Jal move him to Roxana's apartment?

3. What kind of story does Vilas propose to write for his drama club?

4. How does Nariman injure his ankle?

5. How does Coomy prepare for her father's return from the hospital?

(see the answer key)

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