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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. According to Coomy, who is supposed to inherit Chateau Felicity?

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

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

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

5. What argument does Coomy use to leave Nariman at Roxana's house a while longer?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Yezad's solution when both boys want to sleep on the balcony, and what does it tell you about Yezad's character?

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

3. What is Dr. Tarapore's diagnosis when Coomy and Jal consult him about Nariman's crying episodes?

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

5. Nariman is well known in the Bombay medical community. What evidence is there that his opinion is valued?

6. What is the significance of Yezad's visit to Villie Cardmaster?

7. What do Vilas and Yezad talk about as they return to work after meeting Vilas' two friends? Why is this important?

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

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

10. Describe how Nariman's arrival changes things for the Chenoy family.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the living conditions at Chateau Felicity and Pleasant Villa. How does each location impact the story, and what do you learn about the characters from their association with the two different homes?

Essay Topic 2

For most of the story, Coomy seems to be the controlling factor among all the characters. Is Coomy truly concerned about her family? Is she materialistic? Nurturing? Selfish? All of the above? Focusing on Coomy's personality and the way she interacts with others, write a character description of Coomy.

Essay Topic 3

When using the good china for Murad's birthday reminds the family that one of Nariman's beliefs was that people should "take pleasure in the beautiful things to defeat the sadness and sorrow of life." How did Nariman live up to that belief? Did any other characters in the story follow his lead? How is that philosophy revealed throughout the story?

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