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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do Jehangir's parents react to being called to school on his behalf?
(a) They ask Nariman what to do.
(b) They give him extra chores.
(c) They sign him up for summer school.
(d) They do nothing.

2. What is Nariman's observation about how Coomy died?
(a) He says she died doing what she loved.
(b) He says she died full of anger.
(c) He says she died much too soon.
(d) He says she brought it on herself.

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

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

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

6. What is Kapur's justification for not being treated like a common person?
(a) He thinks he looks too much like a rich man.
(b) He is too well known in the community.
(c) His family is not from Bombay.
(d) He does not attend the temple.

7. What good news does Yezad have when he comes home from work?
(a) The elevator is working.
(b) Kapur is selling the store.
(c) Nariman is going home.
(d) He got a raise.

8. What proposition does Jal make to Yezad and Roxana?
(a) That they send Jehangir, Murad, and Nariman to Chateau Felicity.
(b) That they sell their flat and move into Chateau Felicity.
(c) That they remodel Pleasant Villa.
(d) They they hire a nurse for Nariman.

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

10. How do the children react to Kapur?
(a) Most jus want the candy Santa has to offer.
(b) Most are afraid of the Santa suit.
(c) Most are afraid of the Santa suit.
(d) Most are eager to sit on Santa's lap.

11. What does Murad get Jehangir for Christmas?
(a) Three pictures.
(b) Three rupees.
(c) Three magzines.
(d) Three books.

12. What gift does Kapur give Yezad?
(a) Photos of the neighborhood where Yezad grew up.
(b) A lecture for leaving his family on Christmas.
(c) An extra Santa suit.
(d) A bonus for coming in on the holiday.

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

14. 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) He would be able to give them more money.
(d) They would put Nariman in a nursing home.

15. What does Edul say he must use to repair Nariman's room?
(a) A steel girder.
(b) A new wood beam.
(c) Many coats of plaster.
(d) Heavy aluminum panels.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Kapur's reaction when Yezad asks for an advance?

2. What does Yezad tell Vilas he is troubled about?

3. Why does Yezad meet with Vilas and his two actor friends?

4. Who finally helps Nariman with the urinal?

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

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