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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Jehangir reveal to his family that he wants to write a book about?
(a) His grandfather.
(b) About Bombay.
(c) Religious practices.
(d) The Chenoy and Vakeel families.

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

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

4. What does Coomy confess to Jal about caring for their father?
(a) She says she knows Nariman likes Roxana better.
(b) She says she hates the work of caring for him.
(c) She says wishes they had a better relationship.
(d) She says she hates that he is dependent upon them.

5. How does Dr. Tarapore's impending visit affect Nariman?
(a) He has a nervous stomach.
(b) He gets excited.
(c) He is worried he is not healing fast enough.
(d) He get a bad headache.

6. How does Jal explain the constant hammering that Yezad asks about?
(a) He says it is their crazy neighbor.
(b) He says it is the apartment manager.
(c) He says it is the neighbor's children playing.
(d) He says their neighbor is a carpenter.

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

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

9. What offer does Roxana make when Coomy mentions moving their father to Roxana's?
(a) Roxana says Nariman is welcome, even though it will be crowded.
(b) Roxana promises she and her family will visit Nariman every evening.
(c) Roxana says that is the best thing for Nariman.
(d) Roxana eagerly welcomes him.

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

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

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

13. How does Yezad get to work?
(a) By car.
(b) By train.
(c) By bus.
(d) By foot.

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

15. What news about his intentions does Mr. Kapur share with Yezad as they get together after work?
(a) He is considering buying another store.
(b) He is considering running for the municipal council.
(c) He is considering selling the store.
(d) He is considering adding on the the store he has.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Nariman's response about moving to Roxana's?

2. How long will Nariman have to care for his foot?

3. What is Mr. Kapur passionate about collecting?

4. How does Coomy answer Jal's concern about leaving their father with the Chenoy family?

5. Who did Nariman's family arrange for him to marry?

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