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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Coomy hope to combat the smell of Nariman's bowel movements?
(a) She turns on his ceiling fan.
(b) She makes him go outside.
(c) She opens all the windows.
(d) She holds her nose.

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

3. What kind of reception does Yezad get from Kapur's wife?
(a) She says he must never come to their house again.
(b) She is very cold toward him.
(c) She welcomes him with open arms.
(d) She invites him to stay with them for a while.

4. What reason does Coomy give to convince Roxana to let her father move in?
(a) She says Nariman likes Roxana better.
(b) She says it is only fair that they share responsibility.
(c) She says it will help avoid depression.
(d) She says Jal cannot take it any longer.

5. When does Coomy intend to let Nariman come home?
(a) In three weeks.
(b) When she returns from vacation.
(c) Never.
(d) When he can care for himself.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Coomy calls in Dr. Tarapore, what is his concern about Nariman?

2. What reason does Coomy give Nariman for not telling Roxana and Yezad about his accident?

3. Why does Coomy get angry during the discussion about the cost of caring for Nariman?

4. How does Nariman help Jehangir go back to sleep when Jehangir is restless?

5. What awakens Yezad in the middle of the night?

(see the answer key)

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