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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. Why is the store closed when Yezad returns to work the day after Coomy's funeral?
(a) Because Kapur is grieving.
(b) Because Shiv Sena has shut it down.
(c) Because Kapur has been killed.
(d) Because of the Christmas holidays.

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

6. What does Yezad do when Vilas tries to tell him about one of his recent clients?
(a) Yezad listens carefully so he can help Vilas.
(b) Yezad asks if they can talk about the client later.
(c) Yezad interrupts to talk about his own agenda.
(d) Yezad tells Vilas he should not interfere in his client's lives.

7. Why does Yezad go to the store where he works on Christmas day?
(a) To work overtime on the holiday.
(b) To return a tool he had borrowed.
(c) To return the money he took.
(d) To help Kapur play Santa.

8. What does Yezad think of as he sits with Nariman in the evening?
(a) He tries to visualize Nariman well.
(b) The pain that Nariman is to those who care for him.
(c) The agony Nariman is going through.
(d) He is grateful he is not Nariman.

9. In Nariman's words, how would you complete this sentence, "the loss of home ...?
(a) ,,,leaves a hole that can never be filled."
(b) ...leaves an emptiness that can never be filled."
(c) ...leave a hole that is too big to fill."
(d) ...creates a huge empty space."

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

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

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

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

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

15. Why does Yezad not want Kapur to pay the Shiv Sena?
(a) Yezad knows the Shiv Sena will never get enough.
(b) Yezad wants Kapur to run for office.
(c) Yezad wants Kapur to stand up for himself.
(d) Yezad knows Kapur cannot afford it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What good news does Yezad have when he comes home from work?

2. What does Murad get Jehangir for Christmas?

3. Who goes to help Nariman when he asks for the urinal?

4. Why does Yezad have trouble finding another job?

5. What is Kapur's justification for not being treated like a common person?

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