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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Coomy request that Phoola Phoola clean her room first?
(a) Because it was not cleaned the last time.
(b) So she can go back to bed.
(c) So she can watch to see that it is done correctly.
(d) So she can spend time with her father.

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

3. What is Roxana's advice to Jehangir about writing a book?
(a) He should only write nice things.
(b) He should only write the truth.
(c) He should be careful not to hurt anyone's feelings.
(d) He should not write about his own family.

4. What does Roxana wish to talk to Coomy about when she goes to Chateau Felicity?
(a) Nariman's will.
(b) Nariman's diet.
(c) Nariman's health.
(d) Nariman's medicine.

5. 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 looking forward to seeing Roxana again.
(c) It is hard for them to hide their eagerness to be rid of him.
(d) They are both eager to see him comfortable and cared for.

6. How long does Nariman stay in the hospital?
(a) Two weeks.
(b) Two days.
(c) Two hours.
(d) Two months.

7. How long does Roxana tell Yezad that Nariman will stay with them?
(a) Three months.
(b) Three days.
(c) Until he is well.
(d) Three weeks.

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

9. What are Yezad's plans for Nariman when Nariman's time with the Chenoys is over?
(a) Yezad has no plans for Nariman.
(b) Send Nariman back to Coomy and Jal.
(c) Help Nariman find a place of his own.
(d) Invite Nariman to stay longer.

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

11. What makes Roxana check on Nariman while he sleeps?
(a) She wants to be sure he is breathing.
(b) She thinks she hears him coughing.
(c) She thinks he called her name.
(d) She thinks he needs help.

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

13. When does the author indicate that Nariman will be able to move about and take care of himself?
(a) It depends on the exercises he does.
(b) It is hard to tell from the story.
(c) About three weeks.
(d) Never.

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

15. What does Nariman tell Roxana when she takes him in?
(a) He tells her it was not his idea to come to her home.
(b) He apologizes for being a burden.
(c) He tells her he can't wait to get inside with her family.
(d) He tells her how good Coomy has been to him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the subject of the argument between Roxana and Coomy?

2. What does Nariman have when he returns from his walk on the evening of his birthday?

3. What is characteristic of the Shiv Sena?

4. What is revealed about Yezad's background in Chapter 2?

5. Why does Roxana stop Jehangir from explaining his book to Nariman?

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