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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the relationship of Coomy and Jal to Nariman?
(a) They are his stepchildren.
(b) They are his foster children.
(c) They are his grandchildren.
(d) They are his son and daughter.

2. Why does Roxana stop Jehangir from explaining his book to Nariman?
(a) Nariman has fallen asleep.
(b) Jehangir is making too much noise.
(c) She needs Jehangir's help in the kitchen.
(d) Nariman is not interested in what Jehangir reads.

3. What does Husain do when he is having a "good" day?
(a) He waits on customers.
(b) He does odd jobs around the store.
(c) He helps Yezad.
(d) He orders supplies.

4. What is Jal upset with Coomy about after Roxana and Yezad leave?
(a) He thinks she has lied to her family.
(b) He says Coomy has ruined family relations.
(c) He was ashamed that the house wasn't clean for Roxana and Yezad.
(d) He wants Nariman to come home immediately.

5. What type of school do Murad and Jehangir attend?
(a) A public school.
(b) An English-style school.
(c) A prep school.
(d) A private boys' school.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the beginning of the story, Nariman is preparing to celebrate which birthday?

2. What happens the first time Nariman attempts to walk when he gets back to Roxana's?

3. Which of the following is not part of the special greeting Murad and Jehangir share with Nariman?

4. What does Yezad tell Jehangir that his name means?

5. What is the plan that Yezad has developed that requires Vilas' help?

(see the answer key)

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