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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 was Dr. Tarapore's decision concerning Nariman?
(a) That he would remove the entire cast immediately.
(b) That he should wait another week to remove the cast.
(c) That he should replace Nariman's cast with a lighter one.
(d) That Nariman should wear the cast for another month.

2. What kind of story does Vilas propose to write for his drama club?
(a) One of success.
(b) One about awakening the poor to their plight.
(c) One of life and celebration.
(d) One of torture and death.

3. What does Nariman want Coomy to bring to the table as she prepares for his birthday dinner?
(a) The everyday dishes.
(b) His special plate.
(c) The good china.
(d) A picture of their mother.

4. Which of the following is not part of the special greeting Murad and Jehangir share with Nariman?
(a) Feeling his bald head.
(b) Asking to see his teeth.
(c) Feeling his chin.
(d) A kiss on the cheek.

5. What type of school do Murad and Jehangir attend?
(a) A prep school.
(b) A public school.
(c) An English-style school.
(d) A private boys' school.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the predominant mood of the dinner party?

2. What reason does Coomy give to convince Roxana to let her father move in?

3. What happens as the Chenoys wait at the bus stop?

4. What does Husain do when he is having a "good" day?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Roxana do with the plaster the doctor removes from Nariman's cast, and why is it significant to the rest of the story?

2. What jobs does Vilas Rane hold?

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

4. Describe Roxana's relationship with Coomy and Jal.

5. What type of person is Coomy?

6. What is Nariman's deepest regret?

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

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

9. Describe the relationship between Nariman and Jehangir.

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

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