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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. Which of the following is most true about Coomy?
(a) Coomy pretends she cares for others.
(b) Coomy is a cheerful and considerate person.
(c) Coomy genuinely cares for others.
(d) Coomy pretends she doesn't mind cleaning up after her father.

2. What is the Chenoy family hoping to learn from Dr. Tarapore's visit?
(a) That Nariman no longer needs continual care.
(b) That Nariman is well enough to go home.
(c) That Nariman can move into his own place.
(d) That he can completely remove Nariman's cast.

3. What service does Jehangir provide for Nariman?
(a) He helps Nariman eat.
(b) He combs Nariman's hair.
(c) He reads the paper to Nariman.
(d) He helps Nariman find a place to lie down.

4. When does Coomy intend to let Nariman come home?
(a) When she returns from vacation.
(b) In three weeks.
(c) When he can care for himself.
(d) Never.

5. What does Coomy use to clean Nariman's teeth?
(a) Toilet bowl cleaner.
(b) Dishwashing liquid.
(c) Laundry detergent.
(d) Toothpaste.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Roxana and her family arrive for dinner, what is Coomy's reaction?

2. What does Husain do when he is having a "bad" day?

3. What was Dr. Tarapore's decision concerning Nariman?

4. What is Yezad's attitude toward religion?

5. How does Coomy hope to combat the smell of Nariman's bowel movements?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the difference in how Coomy and Nariman feel after Roxana and her family leave?

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

3. Describe the ways in which Roxana, Jehangir, and Yezad react to Nariman's presence in their home.

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

5. Nariman is well known in the Bombay medical community. What evidence is there that his opinion is valued?

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

7. What is the significance of Yezad's visit to Villie Cardmaster?

8. What is Nariman's deepest regret?

9. What is Coomy's excuse for wanting to move Nariman to Roxana's, and what is her real reason?

10. What is Yezad's solution when both boys want to sleep on the balcony, and what does it tell you about Yezad's character?

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