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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Coomy prepare for her father's return from the hospital?
(a) She makes a special place for him.
(b) She hires a nurse to care for him.
(c) She buys a commode.
(d) She buys a bedpan and urinal.

2. Why can Husain only work part time?
(a) He has another job.
(b) He goes to school.
(c) He is physically challenged.
(d) He is a victim of earlier riots.

3. What happens the first time Nariman attempts to walk when he gets back to Roxana's?
(a) He stumbles, but manages to limp to the table.
(b) Nariman gives up once he puts his foot on the floor.
(c) His ankle breaks again.
(d) It goes very well.

4. How does Nariman help Jehangir go back to sleep when Jehangir is restless?
(a) He tells Jehangir to pray quietly.
(b) He tells Jehangir to hold Nariman's hand.
(c) He sings Jehangir a lullaby.
(d) He tells Jehangir a story.

5. What opportunity does one of the customers present to Yezad?
(a) To receive protection from the rioters.
(b) To pad the bill and make extra money.
(c) To leave his job and take a better one.
(d) To receive an extra shipment without paying for it.

6. Why are Jehangir and Murad excited about having Nariman stay with them?
(a) They love Nariman.
(b) Nariman spoils them.
(c) They can sleep on the balcony.
(d) They can stay up later.

7. What instrument does Roxana's neighbor play?
(a) The violin.
(b) The cello.
(c) The trumpet.
(d) The harp.

8. What reason does Coomy give for wanting to move her father to Roxana's apartment?
(a) She says Roxana is jealous of Coomy's relationship with her father.
(b) She says he is always happier around Roxana's family.
(c) She says she wants what is best for him.
(d) She says Roxana has asked him to come and stay.

9. Because of her many rules and constant crabbing, Nariman thinks Coomy is best suited for which of the following positions?
(a) A military officer.
(b) A professor.
(c) A headmistress.
(d) A nun.

10. What does the Chenoy family argue about at supper after returning from Chateau Felicity with Nariman?
(a) Who will get to sit next to Nariman.
(b) Who will get to slice the meat.
(c) Who will get one of the few slices of bread.
(d) Who will get the last glass of milk.

11. What does Nariman have when he returns from his walk on the evening of his birthday?
(a) He has a broken arm.
(b) He has a black eye.
(c) He has a new cane.
(d) He has a limp and abrasions on his elbow and forearm.

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

13. What was Dr. Tarapore's decision concerning Nariman?
(a) That he should replace Nariman's cast with a lighter one.
(b) That he would remove the entire cast immediately.
(c) That Nariman should wear the cast for another month.
(d) That he should wait another week to remove the cast.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Which of the following best describes the home Roxana and her family live in?

4. How does Yezad use the item he borrowed from his neighbor Villie Cardmaster?

5. What do Coomy and Jal do at home to keep Nariman from coming back?

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