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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is to play in the afternoon cricket match?
(a) Catholics and non-Catholics.
(b) Catholics and Indians.
(c) Slaves and non-slaves.
(d) Students and non-students.

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

3. Why does Yezad not want Kapur to pay the Shiv Sena?
(a) Yezad knows Kapur cannot afford it.
(b) Yezad wants Kapur to stand up for himself.
(c) Yezad wants Kapur to run for office.
(d) Yezad knows the Shiv Sena will never get enough.

4. Why does Yezad not use Mr. Kapur's first name during work hours?
(a) He cannot remember Mr. Kapur's first name.
(b) He thinks using his boss's first name is too informal.
(c) Mr. Kapur's first name is too hard for Yezad to say.
(d) Because Mr. Kapur will not use Yezad's last name.

5. What does Yezad borrow from their neighbor Villie Cardmaster?
(a) An old tablecloth.
(b) An extra sheet.
(c) An old blanket.
(d) An extra bed.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Vilas' friends urge Yezad to stay away from Matka?

2. What is the alternative name suggested for Bombay?

3. What items does Mr. Kapur order for his store during the holiday season?

4. What is Jal upset with Coomy about after Roxana and Yezad leave?

5. What good news does Yezad have when he comes home from work?

(see the answer key)

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