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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 will Nariman have to care for his foot?
(a) Four hours.
(b) Four months.
(c) Four days.
(d) Four weeks.

2. How does Jal explain the constant hammering that Yezad asks about?
(a) He says their neighbor is a carpenter.
(b) He says it is the apartment manager.
(c) He says it is their crazy neighbor.
(d) He says it is the neighbor's children playing.

3. What do Coomy and Jal do at home to keep Nariman from coming back?
(a) They set fire to Nariman's room.
(b) They destroy the ceilings.
(c) They change the locks.
(d) They leave on an extended vacation.

4. What argument does Coomy use to leave Nariman at Roxana's house a while longer?
(a) Nariman is much happier at Roxana's.
(b) She and Jal do not have time for Nariman.
(c) His hospital visit would mean more ambulance rides.
(d) She and Jal are going on vacation.

5. How does Yezad get to work?
(a) By train.
(b) By bus.
(c) By foot.
(d) By car.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Nariman not allowed to marry the woman he chose?

2. What prompts Roxana to change her mind about taking her father in?

3. What does the Chenoy family argue about at supper after returning from Chateau Felicity with Nariman?

4. How would Mr. Kapur's action affect Yezad?

5. What makes Roxana check on Nariman while he sleeps?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the basis of the argument between Coomy and Roxana at the beginning of Chapter 9? How is this argument different from others they have had?

3. What does Murad do in Chapter 10 that angers Yezad, and why is this significant?

4. Who are the Shiv Sena?

5. What type of person is Coomy?

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

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

8. What effect is Nariman's prolonged stay having on Roxana and Yezad, and what does Nariman tell them to do about it?

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

10. Describe Coomy's action and Nariman's reaction when Nariman asks Coomy to clean his teeth.

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