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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) Leave.
(b) Clean.
(c) Make room for Nariman.
(d) Pray.

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

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

4. How are Murad and Jehangir instructed to act when they arrive at Nariman's home?
(a) They are told to sit like statues.
(b) They are told to sit on the floor.
(c) They are not given instructions.
(d) They are told to play quietly.

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

6. What does Coomy use to clean Nariman's teeth?
(a) Toothpaste.
(b) Laundry detergent.
(c) Toilet bowl cleaner.
(d) Dishwashing liquid.

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

8. What does Husain do when he is having a "good" day?
(a) He waits on customers.
(b) He does odd jobs around the store.
(c) He orders supplies.
(d) He helps Yezad.

9. 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 adding on the the store he has.
(c) He is considering running for the municipal council.
(d) He is considering selling the store.

10. 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) Coomy and Jal's indifference to their father.
(c) Their finances.
(d) The fact that Nariman is not healing.

11. What is Roxana's first action for Nariman after he arrives at her home?
(a) She puts him to bed.
(b) She gives him a good meal.
(c) She gives him a sponge bath.
(d) She cleans his teeth.

12. What do Coomy and Jal hear Nariman doing whenever they pass the room he stays in while his ankle heals?
(a) He is talking to himself.
(b) He is talking to Roxana.
(c) He is complaining about his care.
(d) He is crying.

13. What is Jal upset with Coomy about after Roxana and Yezad leave?
(a) He wants Nariman to come home immediately.
(b) He says Coomy has ruined family relations.
(c) He thinks she has lied to her family.
(d) He was ashamed that the house wasn't clean for Roxana and Yezad.

14. According to Coomy, who is supposed to inherit Chateau Felicity?
(a) Coomy and Jal.
(b) Yasmin.
(c) Lucy.
(d) Roxana and Yezad.

15. Which of the following does not describe Vilas Rane?
(a) He is a friend of Yezad.
(b) He writes letters for others.
(c) He is unemployed.
(d) He works in a bookstore.

Short Answer Questions

1. What reason does Coomy give for wanting to move her father to Roxana's apartment?

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

3. What is the Chenoy family hoping to learn from Dr. Tarapore's visit?

4. What does Roxana wish to talk to Coomy about when she goes to Chateau Felicity?

5. What responsibility does Murad take on himself at home that upsets Yezad?

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