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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Jal explain the constant hammering that Yezad asks about?

2. What does Jehangir propose to Murad on their way to school?

3. How would Mr. Kapur's action affect Yezad?

4. What type of school do Murad and Jehangir attend?

5. What excuse does Coomy give for not having told Roxana about the accident?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe the atmosphere in the Vakeel home after Roxana and her family arrive.

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

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

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

7. Who are the Shiv Sena?

8. Describe Nariman's relationship with his grandsons.

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

10. What examples can you find in Chapter 4 to prove that Coomy is selfish and only pretends to think of others first?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The death of Coomy seems to release the family from some of their stiffness or unease with each other. Jal becomes closer to Roxana and her family, and even Nariman seems to become more animated in his interactions with the family. What was it about Coomy that could have such an effect on the family? Was she conscious of what she was doing, or was Coomy totally unaware of the affect she had on those around her? Use incidents from the story to show how she could have acted differently toward her family.

Essay Topic 2

The title of the book could be interpreted in two ways: family is important and the issues and challenges of being a family. Tell how each interpretation could be supported by the events, action, and plot of the story.

Essay Topic 3

Throughout the book there are references to the Parsi faith, to Shiv Sena, and to the conflict over changing Bombay to Mumbai. How much did these issues affect the lives of the people in the story, and how much do such issues affect everyday life? Use examples from history and/or current events to help you support your view.

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