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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What offer does Roxana make when Coomy mentions moving their father to Roxana's?
(a) Roxana eagerly welcomes him.
(b) Roxana says Nariman is welcome, even though it will be crowded.
(c) Roxana promises she and her family will visit Nariman every evening.
(d) Roxana says that is the best thing for Nariman.

2. What relation are Murad and Jehangir to Nariman?
(a) They are his son and daughter.
(b) They are his foster children.
(c) They are his grandchildren.
(d) They are his stepchildren.

3. In Nariman's words, how would you complete this sentence, "the loss of home ...?
(a) ,,,leaves a hole that can never be filled."
(b) ...creates a huge empty space."
(c) ...leaves an emptiness that can never be filled."
(d) ...leave a hole that is too big to fill."

4. What reason does Coomy give to convince Roxana to let her father move in?
(a) She says Jal cannot take it any longer.
(b) She says it will help avoid depression.
(c) She says it is only fair that they share responsibility.
(d) She says Nariman likes Roxana better.

5. What is Yezad's reaction to the customer's offer?
(a) He refuses.
(b) He gladly accepts.
(c) He immediately tells his boss about the offer.
(d) He asks for time to think about it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the predominant mood of the dinner party?

2. In a flashback, Nariman recalls a person who makes him happy. Who is it?

3. What does Yezad borrow from their neighbor Villie Cardmaster?

4. Why does Roxana stop Jehangir from explaining his book to Nariman?

5. Which of the following does not describe Vilas Rane?

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