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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. Why are Jehangir and Murad excited about having Nariman stay with them?

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

3. Why do Vilas' friends urge Yezad to stay away from Matka?

4. What does Coomy use to clean Nariman's teeth?

5. What happens as the Chenoys wait at the bus stop?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is Nariman's deepest regret?

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

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

5. Describe Nariman's relationship with his grandsons.

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

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

8. What is the difference in how Coomy and Nariman feel after Roxana and her family leave?

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

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

Yezad in intent upon furthering himself at work. Is his desire based on ambition, greed, or just a need to have more money? Would he be likely to accept the responsibility an advancement at work would require? Would Yezad make a good manager?

Essay Topic 2

Both Yezad and Jehangir turn to dishonest means to make money to help the family. Are they justified in the means they use to acquire extra cash? Why do you think neither one is punished? What do their actions tell you about them and their relation to their family?

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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