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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Gustad and Nusli carry between them as they walk to the Tower of Silence?
(a) A baton.
(b) A white handkerchief.
(c) A funeral wreath.
(d) A crate of beer.

2. How much does Gustad pay for a coolie to save his seat on the train?
(a) Ten rupees.
(b) Forty rupees.
(c) Ten paise.
(d) Twenty paise.

3. How many floors does the Khodadad Building have?
(a) Six.
(b) Five.
(c) Three.
(d) Seven.

4. What do the nassasalers carry during the funeral procession?
(a) The funeral bier.
(b) Boxes of tissues.
(c) Flowers.
(d) Oil and incense.

5. Where do the proceeds from the raffle go?
(a) To the refugees from East Pakistan.
(b) To the victims of apartheid in South Africa.
(c) To aid the struggling Indira Gandhi regime.
(d) To build wells for the rural villages.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the Nobles put on their insect bites?

2. What does Gustad attempt to give to Miss Kutpitia for being allowed to use her telephone?

3. How many apartments does the Khodadad Building have?

4. What is the prize for the raffle at Roshan's school, as discussed in Chapter 6?

5. Where does Miss Kutpitia get her food?

(see the answer key)

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