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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Nariman observe as Coomy and Jal move him to Roxana's apartment?
(a) They are both looking forward to seeing Roxana again.
(b) They are both eager to see him comfortable and cared for.
(c) It is hard for them to hide their eagerness to be rid of him.
(d) It is hard for them to hide their sadness at his leaving.

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

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

7. Who is the subject of Nariman's flashbacks and dreams?
(a) Lucy.
(b) Roxana.
(c) Coomy.
(d) Yasmin.

8. What relation are Murad and Jehangir to Nariman?
(a) They are his son and daughter.
(b) They are his grandchildren.
(c) They are his foster children.
(d) They are his stepchildren.

9. What are Roxana and Yezad most concerned about when it looks like Nariman will be staying with them for a while?
(a) The effect of Nariman's presence on their boys.
(b) Their finances.
(c) The fact that Nariman is not healing.
(d) Coomy and Jal's indifference to their father.

10. Which of the following is most true about Coomy?
(a) Coomy genuinely cares for others.
(b) Coomy pretends she doesn't mind cleaning up after her father.
(c) Coomy pretends she cares for others.
(d) Coomy is a cheerful and considerate person.

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

12. Who does Coomy initially ask for help when Nariman is brought home with an injured ankle?
(a) She did not ask for help.
(b) Their neighbor Dr. Fitter.
(c) The men who brought him home.
(d) Their regular doctor, Dr. Tarapore.

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

14. What does Mr. Kapur do when he learns that Husain is unable to work?
(a) He fires him.
(b) He insists that Husain try to work.
(c) He comforts him.
(d) He sends him home.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How are Murad and Jehangir instructed to act when they arrive at Nariman's home?

2. What offer does Roxana make when Coomy mentions moving their father to Roxana's?

3. What was Dr. Tarapore's decision concerning Nariman?

4. Which of the following does not describe Vilas Rane?

5. What does the x-ray of Nariman's ankle reveal?

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