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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much extra money does Roxana find in the budget envelopes?
(a) Forty five rupees.
(b) One hundred and twenty rupees.
(c) One hundred and eighty rupees.
(d) Sixty rupees.

2. How do Coomy and Edul Munshi die?
(a) The plaster from the ceiling falls and smothers them.
(b) They fall from the roof.
(c) A steel girder falls on them.
(d) The ladder they are standing on gives way beneath them.

3. What two things bring Yezad comfort as the story nears its end?
(a) Family and friends.
(b) Family and the temple.
(c) Work and family.
(d) Work and the temple

4. What does Jal share with Yezad and Roxana after Coomy's death?
(a) Food he and Coomy had ordered.
(b) Coomy's favorite recipes.
(c) Leftovers from the funeral.
(d) News about Coomy's will.

5. What is the plan that Yezad has developed that requires Vilas' help?
(a) To have Vilas help Yezad destroy Kapur's Christmas decorations.
(b) To steal every Christmas decoration they can find.
(c) To have Vilas help Yezad protect Kapur's store.
(d) To have Shiv Sena destroy all the Santa Claus displays in the stores.

6. What does Roxana smell on Yezad when he comes home one evening?
(a) He smells of perfume.
(b) He smells of cigarette smoke.
(c) He smells of sandalwood.
(d) He smells of alcohol.

7. What awakens Yezad in the middle of the night?
(a) His children.
(b) Chest pains.
(c) A siren.
(d) Leg cramp.s

8. Why does Coomy agree to allow Edul Munshi to help fix up her apartment?
(a) He will not charge much.
(b) He will take so long Nariman will never come home.
(c) He will finish quickly.
(d) He is known for his excellent craftsmanship.

9. What is Mr. Kapur's wife's view of public service?
(a) Service to community is for young men.
(b) Service to family comes first.
(c) Service to community comes first.
(d) Service to family is a woman's duty.

10. What does Jal tell Roxana and Yezad would happen if he had his way about things?
(a) Roxana and Yezad would move to a larger place.
(b) He would be able to give them more money.
(c) They would put Nariman in a nursing home.
(d) They would all live at Chateau Felicity.

11. What does Yezad tell Jehangir that his name means?
(a) King of India.
(b) Conqueror of India.
(c) Conqueror of the world.
(d) King of the world.

12. What does Jal find when he goes to visit Nariman at Pleasant Villa?
(a) Daisy is taking care of Nariman.
(b) Daisy is giving Nariman music lessons.
(c) Daisy is playing her violin for Nariman.
(d) Daisy has moved in with Roxana and Yezad.

13. How did Kapur react to Yezad's story in Chapter 15?
(a) He went into a rage and destroyed his window displays.
(b) He complimented Yezad on a job well done.
(c) He closed the store to avoid any more problems.
(d) He decided to do nothing immediately.

14. Why does Nariman become agitated when Jal leaves after having dinner with the Chenoy family?
(a) He does not want Jal to leave.
(b) No one knows.
(c) He misses Coomy.
(d) He wants the family to stay together.

15. What kind of reception does Yezad get from Kapur's wife?
(a) She welcomes him with open arms.
(b) She says he must never come to their house again.
(c) She invites him to stay with them for a while.
(d) She is very cold toward him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who finally helps Nariman with the urinal?

2. Why does Yezad go to the store where he works on Christmas day?

3. What proposition does Jal make to Yezad and Roxana?

4. Why does Kapur not respond to Yezad's request about his new responsibilities?

5. What request does Nariman make of Daisy after she first plays her violin for him?

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