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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. How do Jehangir's parents react to being called to school on his behalf?
(a) They do nothing.
(b) They give him extra chores.
(c) They sign him up for summer school.
(d) They ask Nariman what to do.

2. Why does Miss Alvarez ask to speak to Jehangir's parents?
(a) Jehangir has been taking bribes as homework monitor.
(b) She wants to tell them she is quitting.
(c) She wants to tell them how good Jehangir is.
(d) Jehangir is being released as homework monitor.

3. How does Edul's wife describe Nariman's home?
(a) The house of unhappiness.
(b) The house of uncertainty.
(c) The house of much sadness.
(d) The house of happiness.

4. Why does Nariman become agitated when Jal leaves after having dinner with the Chenoy family?
(a) He does not want Jal to leave.
(b) No one knows.
(c) He misses Coomy.
(d) He wants the family to stay together.

5. What does Jehangir have to do after putting old and wrinkled money in the budget envelopes?
(a) Ask his mother to double check the envelopes.
(b) Carefully seal the envelopes.
(c) He is not required to do anything.
(d) Wash his hands.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Yezad go to the store where he works on Christmas day?

2. What does Yezad tell Vilas he is troubled about?

3. Who finally helps Nariman with the urinal?

4. What gift does Kapur give Yezad?

5. What does Yezad do when Vilas tries to tell him about one of his recent clients?

Short Essay Questions

1. What impact does Mr. Kapur's decision about running for municipal council have on Yezad?

2. What can we learn about the relationship between Roxana and Yezad when Yezad tells Roxana he lost their money playing Matka?

3. How does Yezad's plan to coerce Kapur to run for municipal council backfire?

4. What are some of Yezad's thoughts and actions in Chapter 15 that show he is changing?

5. What does Yezad learn when he calls Mr. Kapur to say he will not be in to work because of Coomy's death?

6. How does Jal try to placate Edul Munshi's wife while Edul finishes the work in Jal and Coomy's apartment?

7. What excuses do Roxana and Yezad make for Jehangir when his teacher tells them Jehangir has been taking bribes as homework monitor? How is Jehangir punished?

8. What is significant about the introduction of Daisy Ichamora to Nariman?

9. What happens to Yezad's work situation after Kapur's death?

10. Describe why both Roxana and Yezad are puzzled about the amount of money in the budget envelopes.

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