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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. What does Nariman observe as Coomy and Jal move him to Roxana's apartment?
(a) They are both looking forward to seeing Roxana again.
(b) It is hard for them to hide their eagerness to be rid of him.
(c) They are both eager to see him comfortable and cared for.
(d) It is hard for them to hide their sadness at his leaving.

2. What does Nariman encourage Roxana and Yezad to do to help their financial situation?
(a) Take him back to his own home where Coomy and Jal live.
(b) Ask Coomy and Jal to turn over his savings account.
(c) Put him in a nursing home.
(d) Sell their home and move into his old home with Coomy and Jal.

3. What is Matka?
(a) An Indian dice game.
(b) An Indian numbers game.
(c) An Indian card game.
(d) An Indian racing event.

4. What responsibility does Murad take on himself at home that upsets Yezad?
(a) Winding the clock.
(b) Helping prepare supper.
(c) Weeding the flowerbeds.
(d) Setting the table.

5. What reason does Coomy give Nariman for not telling Roxana and Yezad about his accident?
(a) She had asked Jal to do it, but he would not.
(b) She does not think it was necessary.
(c) She is not able to locate them.
(d) She does not want to worry them.

Short Answer Questions

1. What opportunity does one of the customers present to Yezad?

2. How are Murad and Jehangir instructed to act when they arrive at Nariman's home?

3. What news about his intentions does Mr. Kapur share with Yezad as they get together after work?

4. A few days after Nariman's return home, Dr. Tarapore is asked to do another x-ray. What does this one show?

5. What happens the first time Nariman attempts to walk when he gets back to Roxana's?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do you know of VIkram Kapur from the incidents in Chapter 7?

2. What is Nariman's relationship with his family?

3. Describe Nariman's relationship with his grandsons.

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

5. Describe the relationship between Nariman and Jehangir.

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

7. What examples can you find in Chapter 4 to prove that Coomy is selfish and only pretends to think of others first?

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

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

10. Who are the Shiv Sena?

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