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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do Coomy and Edul Munshi die?
(a) A steel girder falls on them.
(b) The ladder they are standing on gives way beneath them.
(c) The plaster from the ceiling falls and smothers them.
(d) They fall from the roof.

2. How much extra money does Roxana find in the budget envelopes?
(a) One hundred and eighty rupees.
(b) Forty five rupees.
(c) Sixty rupees.
(d) One hundred and twenty rupees.

3. Who does Coomy initially ask for help when Nariman is brought home with an injured ankle?
(a) The men who brought him home.
(b) Their regular doctor, Dr. Tarapore.
(c) She did not ask for help.
(d) Their neighbor Dr. Fitter.

4. What does Yezad tell Jehangir that his name means?
(a) Conqueror of India.
(b) King of the world.
(c) King of India.
(d) Conqueror of the world.

5. What is Yezad's attitude toward religion?
(a) He is searching for answers.
(b) He tends to scoff at religious practices.
(c) He is very devout in his faith.
(d) He will attend church, but is not necessarily interested.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Yezad tell Vilas he is troubled about?

2. What does Yezad tell Kapur happened while Kapur was out getting his blood pressure checked?

3. Why is the store closed when Yezad returns to work the day after Coomy's funeral?

4. What message does Mrs. Kapur have for Yezad when he meets her at the store?

5. How does Roxana react when Yezad tells her he has lost all their money?

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