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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long does Nariman stay in the hospital?
(a) Two hours.
(b) Two months.
(c) Two weeks.
(d) Two days.

2. What makes Roxana check on Nariman while he sleeps?
(a) She wants to be sure he is breathing.
(b) She thinks she hears him coughing.
(c) She thinks he called her name.
(d) She thinks he needs help.

3. How does Nariman injure his ankle?
(a) He falls down the stairs.
(b) He falls while playing a game.
(c) He falls over an unseen object.
(d) He falls into a trench.

4. Why does Jehangir go to visit Villie Cardmaster?
(a) To learn more about his homeland.
(b) To ask for work.
(c) To ask for food.
(d) To bet on Matka.

5. What is Mr. Kapur passionate about collecting?
(a) Photographs of animals.
(b) Photographs of the mountains.
(c) Photographs of people.
(d) Photographs of the city.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nariman encourage Roxana and Yezad to do to help their financial situation?

2. What is the predominant mood of the dinner party?

3. What is Nariman's response about moving to Roxana's?

4. What responsibility does Murad take on himself at home that upsets Yezad?

5. What does Yezad give Villie for helping him with Matka?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Dr. Tarapore's diagnosis when Coomy and Jal consult him about Nariman's crying episodes?

2. What choices does Coomy make about caring for Nariman at home and why?

3. Who is Husain and what is his role in the story?

4. What indications are there in Chapter 8 that Nariman is not likely to ever go back to his own home?

5. What do Vilas and Yezad talk about as they return to work after meeting Vilas' two friends? Why is this important?

6. How has the Chenoy family financial situation affected Murad and Jehangir?

7. Describe how Nariman's arrival changes things for the Chenoy family.

8. Why is it important to Yezad that Kapur run for municipal office?

9. What do you learn about Coomy from her actions in Chapter 5?

10. What jobs does Vilas Rane hold?

(see the answer keys)

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