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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens the first time Nariman attempts to walk when he gets back to Roxana's?
(a) Nariman gives up once he puts his foot on the floor.
(b) His ankle breaks again.
(c) He stumbles, but manages to limp to the table.
(d) It goes very well.

2. What is the Chenoy family hoping to learn from Dr. Tarapore's visit?
(a) That Nariman can move into his own place.
(b) That Nariman no longer needs continual care.
(c) That he can completely remove Nariman's cast.
(d) That Nariman is well enough to go home.

3. What arrangements are made for Nariman at Roxana's?
(a) He is given a cot of his own.
(b) He is put in Jehangir's bed.
(c) He must share a bed with one of the boys.
(d) He is put in a bed on the balcony.

4. What is the predominant mood of the dinner party?
(a) There is a lot of laughter.
(b) There is a lot of bickering.
(c) No one talks to anyone else.
(d) Everyone focuses on the chldren.

5. Who asks Nariman for his assistance while he is in the hospital?
(a) Dr. Tarapore and an orderly.
(b) Mr. Rangarajan and an orderly.
(c) Dr. Tarapore and Dr. Fitter.
(d) Mr Rangaragan and Dr. Tarapore.

Short Answer Questions

1. What offer does Roxana make when Coomy mentions moving their father to Roxana's?

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

3. How does Dr. Tarapore's impending visit affect Nariman?

4. What is Yezad's excuse for not helping Nariman with his urinal?

5. Why does Yezad not use Mr. Kapur's first name during work hours?

(see the answer key)

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