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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 Husain do when he is having a "good" day?
(a) He does odd jobs around the store.
(b) He helps Yezad.
(c) He orders supplies.
(d) He waits on customers.

2. Nariman exhibits symptoms of the early stages of what disease?
(a) Parkinson's.
(b) Alzheimer's.
(c) Tuberculosis.
(d) Cancer.

3. What is Nariman's response about moving to Roxana's?
(a) He wants to ask her himself.
(b) He is happy and excited about the move.
(c) He will agree if it is okay with her.
(d) He does not want to leave the comfort of his own room.

4. What is Coomy preparing to do when Yezad and Roxana arrive at her home to discuss her concerns for Nariman?
(a) Make room for Nariman.
(b) Pray.
(c) Leave.
(d) Clean.

5. In a flashback, Nariman recalls a person who makes him happy. Who is it?
(a) Lucy.
(b) Roxana.
(c) Coomy.
(d) Yasmin.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Coomy initially ask for help when Nariman is brought home with an injured ankle?

2. How long will Nariman have to care for his foot?

3. What arrangements are made for Nariman at Roxana's?

4. Why does Coomy get angry during the discussion about the cost of caring for Nariman?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What jobs does Vilas Rane hold?

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

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

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

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

10. Describe Nariman's relationship with his grandsons.

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