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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. Why does Jehangir go to visit Villie Cardmaster?
(a) To ask for work.
(b) To ask for food.
(c) To bet on Matka.
(d) To learn more about his homeland.

2. What is Coomy's first concern after getting rid of Nariman?
(a) Making sure he has all he needs at Roxana's.
(b) Cleaning his room and readying it for his return.
(c) Getting rid of any sign that Nariman ever lived with her.
(d) Getting rid of the smells he left behind.

3. Why are Jehangir and Murad excited about having Nariman stay with them?
(a) Nariman spoils them.
(b) They can sleep on the balcony.
(c) They can stay up later.
(d) They love Nariman.

4. Which of the following is most true about Coomy?
(a) Coomy genuinely cares for others.
(b) Coomy pretends she doesn't mind cleaning up after her father.
(c) Coomy pretends she cares for others.
(d) Coomy is a cheerful and considerate person.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Yezad's reaction to the customer's offer?

2. When does Coomy intend to let Nariman come home?

3. What is Matka?

4. What is the Chenoy family hoping to learn from Dr. Tarapore's visit?

5. Who asks Nariman for his assistance while he is in the hospital?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Describe the ways in which Roxana, Jehangir, and Yezad react to Nariman's presence in their home.

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

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

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

9. What jobs does Vilas Rane hold?

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

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