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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Coomy preparing to do when Yezad and Roxana arrive at her home to discuss her concerns for Nariman?
(a) Clean.
(b) Leave.
(c) Pray.
(d) Make room for Nariman.

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

3. What is the subject of the argument between Roxana and Coomy?
(a) Money.
(b) Religion.
(c) Murad's behavior.
(d) Jehangir's behavior.

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

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

6. How does Yezad use the item he borrowed from his neighbor Villie Cardmaster?
(a) He makes Nariman sleep on it.
(b) He uses it to cover the windows.
(c) He makes a tent on the balcony.
(d) He uses it for his own bed.

7. How does Nariman deal with Coomy's ranting?
(a) He yells back at her.
(b) He ignores her.
(c) He is quietly sarcastic.
(d) He is meekly obedient.

8. Which of the following best describes the home Roxana and her family live in?
(a) A crowded two-room flat in a decaying building.
(b) A quiet two-room flat in an old but clean building.
(c) A roomy two-bedroom flat in a new building.
(d) A comfortable flat in a well-kept building.

9. How does Coomy answer Jal's concern about leaving their father with the Chenoy family?
(a) She says she regrets that it had to be done.
(b) She expresses concern for Nariman's well-being.
(c) She says it was the best option.
(d) She says they had no choice.

10. What does Husain do when he is having a "bad" day?
(a) He cowers in the storeroom.
(b) He does not show up for work.
(c) He sits in a corner and cries.
(d) He follows Yezad around and mutters.

11. What is Jal's concern about leaving his father at Roxana's?
(a) He wonders how Yezad will react to having Narinam around.
(b) He thinks it is the best option they have.
(c) He wonders if Nariman will resent Jal and Coomy for moving him.
(d) He wonders how it will affect family relationships.

12. What is the alternative name suggested for Bombay?
(a) Mumbai.
(b) Nunbai.
(c) Mumbawi.
(d) Mambo.

13. When does Coomy intend to let Nariman come home?
(a) Never.
(b) When she returns from vacation.
(c) In three weeks.
(d) When he can care for himself.

14. How does Nariman injure his ankle?
(a) He falls into a trench.
(b) He falls while playing a game.
(c) He falls down the stairs.
(d) He falls over an unseen object.

15. Which of the following seems most sensitive to Nariman's needs?
(a) Roxana.
(b) Coomy.
(c) Jal.
(d) Yezad.

Short Answer Questions

1. What reason does Coomy give Nariman for not telling Roxana and Yezad about his accident?

2. What is Roxana's advice to Jehangir about writing a book?

3. Because of her many rules and constant crabbing, Nariman thinks Coomy is best suited for which of the following positions?

4. Nariman exhibits symptoms of the early stages of what disease?

5. How does Nariman help Jehangir go back to sleep when Jehangir is restless?

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