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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What does Yezad give Villie for helping him with Matka?
(a) Ten rubies
(b) Ten dinar.
(c) Ten rubles.
(d) Ten rupees.
2. How does Dr. Tarapore's impending visit affect Nariman?
(a) He is worried he is not healing fast enough.
(b) He has a nervous stomach.
(c) He gets excited.
(d) He get a bad headache.
3. Who does Coomy initially ask for help when Nariman is brought home with an injured ankle?
(a) Their neighbor Dr. Fitter.
(b) The men who brought him home.
(c) Their regular doctor, Dr. Tarapore.
(d) She did not ask for help.
4. Why does Yezad not use Mr. Kapur's first name during work hours?
(a) He cannot remember Mr. Kapur's first name.
(b) He thinks using his boss's first name is too informal.
(c) Because Mr. Kapur will not use Yezad's last name.
(d) Mr. Kapur's first name is too hard for Yezad to say.
5. Why does Roxana stop Jehangir from explaining his book to Nariman?
(a) She needs Jehangir's help in the kitchen.
(b) Nariman is not interested in what Jehangir reads.
(c) Nariman has fallen asleep.
(d) Jehangir is making too much noise.
6. What instrument does Roxana's neighbor play?
(a) The cello.
(b) The violin.
(c) The harp.
(d) The trumpet.
7. What does Jehangir reveal to his family that he wants to write a book about?
(a) About Bombay.
(b) The Chenoy and Vakeel families.
(c) His grandfather.
(d) Religious practices.
8. What does Miss Alvarez think of the position of homework monitor?
(a) It illustrates maturity.
(b) It illustrates good citizenship.
(c) It illustrates honesty.
(d) It illustrates responsibility.
9. Why do Coomy and Jal not want Nariman to go out alone?
(a) They are afraid he will run away.
(b) They are afraid he will get lost.
(c) They are afraid he will not return in time for his birthday celebration.
(d) They are afraid something will happen to him.
10. 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.
11. How does Yezad get to work?
(a) By car.
(b) By bus.
(c) By train.
(d) By foot.
12. What does Coomy use to clean Nariman's teeth?
(a) Dishwashing liquid.
(b) Toilet bowl cleaner.
(c) Toothpaste.
(d) Laundry detergent.
13. 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) It is hard for them to hide their eagerness to be rid of him.
(c) They are both looking forward to seeing Roxana again.
(d) They are both eager to see him comfortable and cared for.
14. What is Nariman's response about moving to Roxana's?
(a) He will agree if it is okay with her.
(b) He does not want to leave the comfort of his own room.
(c) He is happy and excited about the move.
(d) He wants to ask her himself.
15. What kind of story does Vilas propose to write for his drama club?
(a) One of torture and death.
(b) One of life and celebration.
(c) One about awakening the poor to their plight.
(d) One of success.
Short Answer Questions
1. Who is to play in the afternoon cricket match?
2. What type of school do Murad and Jehangir attend?
3. Nariman exhibits symptoms of the early stages of what disease?
4. How does Yezad use the item he borrowed from his neighbor Villie Cardmaster?
5. Why is Jehangir's job as homework monitor in jeopardy?
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