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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Yezad borrow from their neighbor Villie Cardmaster?
(a) An old tablecloth.
(b) An extra sheet.
(c) An extra bed.
(d) An old blanket.

2. According to Coomy, who is supposed to inherit Chateau Felicity?
(a) Roxana and Yezad.
(b) Lucy.
(c) Yasmin.
(d) Coomy and Jal.

3. What is Roxana's first action for Nariman after he arrives at her home?
(a) She cleans his teeth.
(b) She gives him a sponge bath.
(c) She puts him to bed.
(d) She gives him a good meal.

4. At the beginning of the story, Nariman is preparing to celebrate which birthday?
(a) His seventy-ninth.
(b) His seventy-eighth.
(c) His seventy-seventh.
(d) His eightieth.

5. What does Miss Alvarez think of the position of homework monitor?
(a) It illustrates good citizenship.
(b) It illustrates maturity.
(c) It illustrates responsibility.
(d) It illustrates honesty.

6. When Roxana and her family arrive for dinner, what is Coomy's reaction?
(a) She grumbles that they never bring anything.
(b) She grumbles that they are always on time.
(c) She grumbles that they are always early.
(d) She grumbles that they are always late.

7. Why is Nariman not allowed to marry the woman he chose?
(a) She has two children.
(b) She is a Goan.
(c) She is too old.
(d) She is a Parsi.

8. How does the cleaning woman awaken Coomy?
(a) By ringing the doorbell.
(b) By making too much noise.
(c) By coming into the room.
(d) By knocking on the door.

9. What excuse does Coomy give for not having told Roxana about the accident?
(a) She knows Roxana would insist on taking care of 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 said Roxana is too busy with her family to have time for Nariman.

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

11. What is the Chenoy family hoping to learn from Dr. Tarapore's visit?
(a) That Nariman no longer needs continual care.
(b) That Nariman is well enough to go home.
(c) That he can completely remove Nariman's cast.
(d) That Nariman can move into his own place.

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

13. What offer does Roxana make when Coomy mentions moving their father to Roxana's?
(a) Roxana says that is the best thing for Nariman.
(b) Roxana promises she and her family will visit Nariman every evening.
(c) Roxana eagerly welcomes him.
(d) Roxana says Nariman is welcome, even though it will be crowded.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When does the author indicate that Nariman will be able to move about and take care of himself?

2. What is Coomy's first concern after getting rid of Nariman?

3. How long will Nariman have to care for his foot?

4. What responsibility does Murad take on himself at home that upsets Yezad?

5. What news about his intentions does Mr. Kapur share with Yezad as they get together after work?

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