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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Kapur not respond to Yezad's request about his new responsibilities?
(a) Kapur is mad at Yezad for breaking an ornament,
(b) Kapur has not made up his mind about the new responsibilities.
(c) Kapur is too excited about his Christmas decorations.
(d) Kapur tells Yezad he will find out in time.

2. How does Mrs. Kapur act when Yezad asks about his Christmas present from Mr. Kapur?
(a) She says if Yezad can find it he can have it.
(b) She says he would never give such a valuable gift.
(c) She says Yezad must have been mistaken about Kapur's intention.
(d) She says Yezad is fortunate to have had such a good boss.

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

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

5. Why does Yezad have trouble finding another job?
(a) No one wants a person with Yezad's experience.
(b) Yezad is too old to find another job.
(c) Yezad has a reputation as a trouble maker.
(d) No one wants someone connected with a murder.

6. What is Kapur's first step to becoming more like the common people?
(a) He buys a train pass.
(b) He sells his watch.
(c) He sells his car.
(d) He gives his expensive clothes away.

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

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

9. In Nariman's dream about a time when Lucy worked for another family in his building, what is Lucy doing?
(a) Singing and threatening to jump.
(b) Crying and threatening to quit.
(c) Crying and complaining about the heavy work load.
(d) Singing as she cleans the apartment.

10. How does Roxana react when Yezad tells her he has lost all their money?
(a) She makes him try to get it back.
(b) She is stunned and cannot speak.
(c) She makes him leave the house.
(d) She forgives him.

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

12. How does Edul's wife describe Nariman's home?
(a) The house of unhappiness.
(b) The house of much sadness.
(c) The house of uncertainty.
(d) The house of happiness.

13. What is the good omen that Roxana sees as the family leaves Pleasant Villa?
(a) A moth.
(b) A butterfly.
(c) A bird.
(d) A white dove.

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

15. What does Yezad do with his application papers for emigration to Canada?
(a) He tears them up.
(b) He files them for future use.
(c) He asks his lawyer to look at them.
(d) He checks them carefully and mails them.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the children react to Kapur?

2. What does Jehangir have to do after putting old and wrinkled money in the budget envelopes?

3. What does Murad get Jehangir for Christmas?

4. What items does Mr. Kapur order for his store during the holiday season?

5. What is Nariman's observation about how Coomy died?

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