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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Nariman observe as Coomy and Jal move him to Roxana's apartment?
(a) It is hard for them to hide their sadness at his leaving.
(b) They are both eager to see him comfortable and cared for.
(c) It is hard for them to hide their eagerness to be rid of him.
(d) They are both looking forward to seeing Roxana again.

2. 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.

3. What is Matka?
(a) An Indian racing event.
(b) An Indian card game.
(c) An Indian dice game.
(d) An Indian numbers game.

4. What arrangements are made for Nariman at Roxana's?
(a) He is given a cot of his own.
(b) He must share a bed with one of the boys.
(c) He is put in a bed on the balcony.
(d) He is put in Jehangir's bed.

5. What relation are Murad and Jehangir to Nariman?
(a) They are his foster children.
(b) They are his grandchildren.
(c) They are his son and daughter.
(d) They are his stepchildren.

6. What do Coomy and Jal do at home to keep Nariman from coming back?
(a) They set fire to Nariman's room.
(b) They leave on an extended vacation.
(c) They destroy the ceilings.
(d) They change the locks.

7. What does the x-ray of Nariman's ankle reveal?
(a) The ankle is healing nicely.
(b) The ankle is healing, but will not be strong enough to walk on.
(c) The ankle is only beginning to heal.
(d) The ankle needs to be reset.

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

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

10. What does Nariman encourage Roxana and Yezad to do to help their financial situation?
(a) Sell their home and move into his old home with Coomy and Jal.
(b) Ask Coomy and Jal to turn over his savings account.
(c) Put him in a nursing home.
(d) Take him back to his own home where Coomy and Jal live.

11. 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.

12. What kind of story does Vilas propose to write for his drama club?
(a) One of success.
(b) One of torture and death.
(c) One about awakening the poor to their plight.
(d) One of life and celebration.

13. What does Nariman offer to do to help Jehangir?
(a) To help fix a meal.
(b) To help him make the beds.
(c) To help with homework.
(d) To help him clean the kitchen.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Mr. Kapur passionate about collecting?

2. What is Roxana's first action for Nariman after he arrives at her home?

3. What is Nariman's occupation?

4. What prompts Roxana to change her mind about taking her father in?

5. How does Nariman deal with Coomy's ranting?

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