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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What news about his intentions does Mr. Kapur share with Yezad as they get together after work?
(a) He is considering running for the municipal council.
(b) He is considering buying another store.
(c) He is considering adding on the the store he has.
(d) He is considering selling the store.

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

3. What is the relationship of Coomy and Jal to Nariman?
(a) They are his foster children.
(b) They are his son and daughter.
(c) They are his grandchildren.
(d) They are his stepchildren.

4. What request does Nariman make of Daisy after she first plays her violin for him?
(a) That she play her violin as he goes to sleep.
(b) That she play her violin as he lies dying.
(c) That she play her violin to wake him up.
(d) That she play his favorite song over and over.

5. What is Yezad's explanation for the extra money?
(a) He admits to playing Matka.
(b) He says he has worked overtime.
(c) He tells Roxana she must have miscounted.
(d) He says maybe Mr. Kapur paid him extra commissions.

Short Answer Questions

1. What reason does Coomy give Nariman for not telling Roxana and Yezad about his accident?

2. What is Jal's concern about leaving his father at Roxana's?

3. How does Yezad get to work?

4. At the beginning of the story, Nariman is preparing to celebrate which birthday?

5. What opportunity does one of the customers present to Yezad?

(see the answer key)

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