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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the cleaning woman awaken Coomy?
(a) By making too much noise.
(b) By coming into the room.
(c) By knocking on the door.
(d) By ringing the doorbell.

2. How does Yezad get to work?
(a) By car.
(b) By bus.
(c) By foot.
(d) By train.

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

4. What kind of story does Vilas propose to write for his drama club?
(a) One about awakening the poor to their plight.
(b) One of success.
(c) One of life and celebration.
(d) One of torture and death.

5. What is Yezad's excuse for not helping Nariman with his urinal?
(a) He considers helping Nariman to be Roxana's job.
(b) Yezad promised himself that he would never touch the bedpan or urinal.
(c) He cannot stand to be around Nariman.
(d) He thinks Nariman is too needy.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Coomy hope to combat the smell of Nariman's bowel movements?

2. How does Coomy answer Jal's concern about leaving their father with the Chenoy family?

3. What excuse does Coomy give for not having told Roxana about the accident?

4. What does Jal tell Roxana and Yezad would happen if he had his way about things?

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

(see the answer key)

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