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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How would Mr. Kapur's action affect Yezad?
(a) It would mean he might have to work more hours.
(b) It would mean more responsibility and more money.
(c) It would mean he could lose his job.
(d) It would give Yezad an opportunity to own his own store.

2. What responsibility does Murad take on himself at home that upsets Yezad?
(a) Weeding the flowerbeds.
(b) Helping prepare supper.
(c) Setting the table.
(d) Winding the clock.

3. What does Jehangir propose to Murad on their way to school?
(a) That they trade their books for food.
(b) That they give their books to someone who needs them.
(c) That they sell their textbooks.
(d) That they sell their lunches.

4. Who asks Nariman for his assistance while he is in the hospital?
(a) Mr Rangaragan and Dr. Tarapore.
(b) Dr. Tarapore and Dr. Fitter.
(c) Mr. Rangarajan and an orderly.
(d) Dr. Tarapore and an orderly.

5. What is happening to Nariman as the story progresses?
(a) He is living less and less in the present world.
(b) He is becoming more loving.
(c) He is becoming more alert.
(d) He is becoming more aware of his mortality.

6. Why does Vilas tell Yezad it is in his best interest to remain honest?
(a) Honesty is the best policy.
(b) He is bound by his Parsi heritage.
(c) It is always the right thing to do.
(d) Yezad has promised Vilas he will always be honest.

7. What does Nariman want Coomy to bring to the table as she prepares for his birthday dinner?
(a) The everyday dishes.
(b) The good china.
(c) His special plate.
(d) A picture of their mother.

8. What prompts Roxana to change her mind about taking her father in?
(a) Coomy says Nariman is waiting outside in an ambulance.
(b) Coomy says Nariman is looking forward to being with Roxana's family.
(c) Roxana realizes all Coomy's reasons are good ones.
(d) Roxana really misses her father and wants him near.

9. What reason does Coomy give Nariman for not telling Roxana and Yezad about his accident?
(a) She does not want to worry them.
(b) She is not able to locate them.
(c) She had asked Jal to do it, but he would not.
(d) She does not think it was necessary.

10. How long will Nariman have to care for his foot?
(a) Four weeks.
(b) Four days.
(c) Four months.
(d) Four hours.

11. A few days after Nariman's return home, Dr. Tarapore is asked to do another x-ray. What does this one show?
(a) Osteoporosis.
(b) Several old breaks.
(c) Arthritis.
(d) A perfectly healed ankle.

12. Which of the following does not describe Vilas Rane?
(a) He is a friend of Yezad.
(b) He writes letters for others.
(c) He works in a bookstore.
(d) He is unemployed.

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

14. Why does Jehangir go to visit Villie Cardmaster?
(a) To learn more about his homeland.
(b) To ask for food.
(c) To ask for work.
(d) To bet on Matka.

15. Nariman exhibits symptoms of the early stages of what disease?
(a) Cancer.
(b) Parkinson's.
(c) Tuberculosis.
(d) Alzheimer's.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Coomy, who is supposed to inherit Chateau Felicity?

2. What is Nariman's occupation?

3. Why is Nariman not allowed to marry the woman he chose?

4. What is Yezad's attitude toward religion?

5. What service does Jehangir provide for Nariman?

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