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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Jal find when he goes to visit Nariman at Pleasant Villa?
(a) Daisy is giving Nariman music lessons.
(b) Daisy is playing her violin for Nariman.
(c) Daisy is taking care of Nariman.
(d) Daisy has moved in with Roxana and Yezad.

2. What reason does Coomy give for wanting to move her father to Roxana's apartment?
(a) She says Roxana is jealous of Coomy's relationship with her father.
(b) She says she wants what is best for him.
(c) She says he is always happier around Roxana's family.
(d) She says Roxana has asked him to come and stay.

3. When Roxana and her family arrive for dinner, what is Coomy's reaction?
(a) She grumbles that they never bring anything.
(b) She grumbles that they are always late.
(c) She grumbles that they are always on time.
(d) She grumbles that they are always early.

4. When does the author indicate that Nariman will be able to move about and take care of himself?
(a) It is hard to tell from the story.
(b) About three weeks.
(c) It depends on the exercises he does.
(d) Never.

5. What is Roxana's advice to Jehangir about writing a book?
(a) He should be careful not to hurt anyone's feelings.
(b) He should only write the truth.
(c) He should only write nice things.
(d) He should not write about his own family.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Jehangir's parents react to being called to school on his behalf?

2. What service does Jehangir provide for Nariman?

3. What is characteristic of the Shiv Sena?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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