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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who finally helps Nariman with the urinal?
(a) Jehangir.
(b) Roxana.
(c) Yezad.
(d) Murad.

2. What does Husain do when he is having a "bad" day?
(a) He sits in a corner and cries.
(b) He follows Yezad around and mutters.
(c) He does not show up for work.
(d) He cowers in the storeroom.

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

4. What good news does Yezad have when he comes home from work?
(a) He got a raise.
(b) Kapur is selling the store.
(c) The elevator is working.
(d) Nariman is going home.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When does the author indicate that Nariman will be able to move about and take care of himself?

2. Why does Vilas tell Yezad it is in his best interest to remain honest?

3. What is characteristic of the Shiv Sena?

4. What does Husain do when he is having a "good" day?

5. What service does Jehangir provide for Nariman?

(see the answer key)

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