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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) Yezad is beaten and robbed.
(b) They are accosted by a pair of drunks.
(c) Murad and Jehangir get in a fight.
(d) Roxana is abducted.

2. What does Jehangir reveal to his family that he wants to write a book about?
(a) Religious practices.
(b) His grandfather.
(c) The Chenoy and Vakeel families.
(d) About Bombay.

3. How would Mr. Kapur's action affect Yezad?
(a) It would mean more responsibility and more money.
(b) It would give Yezad an opportunity to own his own store.
(c) It would mean he could lose his job.
(d) It would mean he might have to work more hours.

4. What is the predominant mood of the dinner party?
(a) Everyone focuses on the chldren.
(b) No one talks to anyone else.
(c) There is a lot of bickering.
(d) There is a lot of laughter.

5. What reason does Coomy give Nariman for not telling Roxana and Yezad about his accident?
(a) She had asked Jal to do it, but he would not.
(b) She does not want to worry them.
(c) She is not able to locate them.
(d) She does not think it was necessary.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Roxana and her family arrive for dinner, what is Coomy's reaction?

2. How does the doctor treat Nariman's injury at the hospital?

3. Which of the following seems most sensitive to Nariman's needs?

4. Why does Yezad not use Mr. Kapur's first name during work hours?

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

(see the answer key)

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