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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Coomy request that Phoola Phoola clean her room first?
(a) So she can spend time with her father.
(b) So she can go back to bed.
(c) So she can watch to see that it is done correctly.
(d) Because it was not cleaned the last time.

2. What is Coomy's first concern after getting rid of Nariman?
(a) Making sure he has all he needs at Roxana's.
(b) Cleaning his room and readying it for his return.
(c) Getting rid of any sign that Nariman ever lived with her.
(d) Getting rid of the smells he left behind.

3. What is Kapur's first step to becoming more like the common people?
(a) He sells his watch.
(b) He gives his expensive clothes away.
(c) He sells his car.
(d) He buys a train pass.

4. What are Yezad's plans for Nariman when Nariman's time with the Chenoys is over?
(a) Help Nariman find a place of his own.
(b) Invite Nariman to stay longer.
(c) Yezad has no plans for Nariman.
(d) Send Nariman back to Coomy and Jal.

5. Which of the following is not part of the special greeting Murad and Jehangir share with Nariman?
(a) Feeling his bald head.
(b) A kiss on the cheek.
(c) Asking to see his teeth.
(d) Feeling his chin.

Short Answer Questions

1. What request does Jehangir make one evening as he is having supper with his family?

2. What kind of story does Vilas propose to write for his drama club?

3. How do the children react to Kapur?

4. What does the Chenoy family argue about at supper after returning from Chateau Felicity with Nariman?

5. What is characteristic of the Shiv Sena?

(see the answer key)

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