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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Coomy get angry during the discussion about the cost of caring for Nariman?
(a) She says she is doing the best she can.
(b) She thinks Roxana is too critical of her.
(c) She thinks Roxana is accusing her of stealing.
(d) She loves Nariman and doesn't want to lose him.

2. Why does Phoola Phoola quit?
(a) Coomy is too mean to her.
(b) The whole apartment is too filthy to clean.
(c) Nariman is too mean to her.
(d) Nariman has had a bowel movement in his bed.

3. What news about his intentions does Mr. Kapur share with Yezad as they get together after work?
(a) He is considering adding on the the store he has.
(b) He is considering running for the municipal council.
(c) He is considering buying another store.
(d) He is considering selling the store.

4. What excuse does Coomy give for not having told Roxana about the accident?
(a) She said Roxana is too busy with her family to have time for Nariman.
(b) She knows Roxana would blame her for letting Nariman get hurt.
(c) She knows Roxana did not have room to care for her father.
(d) She knows Roxana would insist on taking care of Nariman.

5. How does Roxana react when Yezad tells her he has lost all their money?
(a) She forgives him.
(b) She makes him leave the house.
(c) She is stunned and cannot speak.
(d) She makes him try to get it back.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Coomy confess to Jal about caring for their father?

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

3. What does Edul say he must use to repair Nariman's room?

4. What does Yezad give Villie for helping him with Matka?

5. In a flashback, Nariman recalls a person who makes him happy. Who is it?

(see the answer key)

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