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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 tell Roxana when she takes him in?
(a) He tells her it was not his idea to come to her home.
(b) He tells her he can't wait to get inside with her family.
(c) He apologizes for being a burden.
(d) He tells her how good Coomy has been to him.

2. What is happening to Nariman as the story progresses?
(a) He is living less and less in the present world.
(b) He is becoming more alert.
(c) He is becoming more loving.
(d) He is becoming more aware of his mortality.

3. Which of the following best describes the home Roxana and her family live in?
(a) A roomy two-bedroom flat in a new building.
(b) A crowded two-room flat in a decaying building.
(c) A quiet two-room flat in an old but clean building.
(d) A comfortable flat in a well-kept building.

4. What offer does Roxana make when Coomy mentions moving their father to Roxana's?
(a) Roxana says Nariman is welcome, even though it will be crowded.
(b) Roxana says that is the best thing for Nariman.
(c) Roxana eagerly welcomes him.
(d) Roxana promises she and her family will visit Nariman every evening.

5. When Roxana and her family arrive for dinner, what is Coomy's reaction?
(a) She grumbles that they are always on time.
(b) She grumbles that they are always late.
(c) She grumbles that they are always early.
(d) She grumbles that they never bring anything.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In a flashback, Nariman recalls a person who makes him happy. Who is it?

3. What relation are Murad and Jehangir to Nariman?

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

5. Which of the following seems most sensitive to Nariman's needs?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What type of person is Coomy?

4. Describe the tactics Coomy uses to convince Roxana to let Nariman stay at Roxana's.

5. Describe the relationship between Nariman and Jehangir.

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

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

8. What do you learn about Coomy from her actions in Chapter 5?

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

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

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