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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 Roxana stop Jehangir from explaining his book to Nariman?
(a) Nariman has fallen asleep.
(b) Nariman is not interested in what Jehangir reads.
(c) Jehangir is making too much noise.
(d) She needs Jehangir's help in the kitchen.

2. Why is Nariman not allowed to marry the woman he chose?
(a) She has two children.
(b) She is a Goan.
(c) She is a Parsi.
(d) She is too old.

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

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

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 does not think it was necessary.
(d) She is not able to locate them.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are Jehangir and Murad excited about having Nariman stay with them?

2. What is Kapur's reaction when Yezad asks for an advance?

3. What does Husain do when he is having a "bad" day?

4. What is Roxana's advice to Jehangir about writing a book?

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

(see the answer key)

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