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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. 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.

8. What is Kapur's reaction when Yezad asks for an advance?
(a) He tells Yezad he will have to work for it.
(b) He does not bother to answer Yezad.
(c) He grants the advance without question.
(d) He tells Yezad that if he gets an advance he will have to accept more responsibility.

9. What does Yezad tell Vilas he is troubled about?
(a) He cannot get Nariman out of his house.
(b) He has lost a chance at promotion.
(c) There are too many Christmas decorations.
(d) Kapur has given him too much responsibility.

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

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

12. What does Jehangir have to do after putting old and wrinkled money in the budget envelopes?
(a) He is not required to do anything.
(b) Carefully seal the envelopes.
(c) Ask his mother to double check the envelopes.
(d) Wash his hands.

13. What happens to Yezad when he stops at the temple and stays for prayers?
(a) He becomes confused about why he is there.
(b) He realizes he no longer has a place in the temple.
(c) He realizes he has forgotten all the prayers.
(d) He has a great feeling of peace.

14. What arrives at Kapur's store that he get all excited about?
(a) Members of the Shiv Sena.
(b) Lots of children.
(c) His Santa suit.
(d) Supplies for a second store.

15. What excuse does Kapur give for not running for municipal office?
(a) His wife is against it.
(b) He is too busy with the store.
(c) He does not have enough money.
(d) It is not the right time.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Yezad not want Kapur to pay the Shiv Sena?

2. What does Jal share with Yezad and Roxana after Coomy's death?

3. What does Jal find when he goes to visit Nariman at Pleasant Villa?

4. What does Yezad do when Vilas tries to tell him about one of his recent clients?

5. What does Yezad do with his application papers for emigration to Canada?

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