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

2. What does Yezad borrow from their neighbor Villie Cardmaster?
(a) An old tablecloth.
(b) An old blanket.
(c) An extra sheet.
(d) An extra bed.

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

4. What is Jal's concern about leaving his father at Roxana's?
(a) He wonders how Yezad will react to having Narinam around.
(b) He wonders how it will affect family relationships.
(c) He thinks it is the best option they have.
(d) He wonders if Nariman will resent Jal and Coomy for moving him.

5. What news about his intentions does Mr. Kapur share with Yezad as they get together after work?
(a) He is considering adding on the the store he has.
(b) He is considering running for the municipal council.
(c) He is considering selling the store.
(d) He is considering buying another store.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Mr. Kapur passionate about collecting?

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

3. Who is to play in the afternoon cricket match?

4. What does Mr. Kapur do when he learns that Husain is unable to work?

5. Why do Vilas' friends urge Yezad to stay away from Matka?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What was the result of Nariman's visit from Dr. Tarapore at the beginning of Chapter 8?

3. What arguments to Vilas and his friends use to discourage Yezad from playing Matka?

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

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

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

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

8. What is one of Coomy's worst fears and how is it realized?

9. What is the subject of Nariman's flashbacks, and why is mention of his flashbacks important to the story?

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

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