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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How much extra money does Roxana find in the budget envelopes?
(a) One hundred and twenty rupees.
(b) One hundred and eighty rupees.
(c) Forty five rupees.
(d) Sixty rupees.

3. How does Roxana react when Yezad tells her he has lost all their money?
(a) She is stunned and cannot speak.
(b) She forgives him.
(c) She makes him leave the house.
(d) She makes him try to get it back.

4. What instrument does Roxana's neighbor play?
(a) The trumpet.
(b) The cello.
(c) The violin.
(d) The harp.

5. How does Yezad use the item he borrowed from his neighbor Villie Cardmaster?
(a) He makes a tent on the balcony.
(b) He uses it for his own bed.
(c) He uses it to cover the windows.
(d) He makes Nariman sleep on it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nariman want Coomy to bring to the table as she prepares for his birthday dinner?

2. Why does Miss Alvarez ask to speak to Jehangir's parents?

3. What excuse does Coomy give for not having told Roxana about the accident?

4. Who goes to help Nariman when he asks for the urinal?

5. What relation are Murad and Jehangir to Nariman?

(see the answer key)

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