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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of tree lives in the courtyard of the Khodadad Building?
(a) Gingko.
(b) Oak.
(c) Buckeye.
(d) Neem.

2. As mentioned in Chapter 5, what is "the one constant" throughout the marriage of Gustad and Dilnavaz?
(a) A kiss as Gustad leaves for work.
(b) A celebration of their anniversary at their favorite restaurant.
(c) A note in Gustad's lunchbox.
(d) A clean bedroom.

3. What covers the windows in the Nobles' home?
(a) Curtains.
(b) Mosquito netting.
(c) Venetian blinds.
(d) Black paper.

4. Who catches the escaped chicken in Chapter 2?
(a) Tehmul.
(b) Malcolm.
(c) Gustad.
(d) Major Bilimoria.

5. Who lights a fire outside Gustad's window at the end of Chapter 11?
(a) Inspector Bamji.
(b) Tehmul.
(c) Ghulam Mohammed.
(d) Mr. Rabadi.

6. According to Major Bilimoria's letter in Chapter 8, whose advice should Gustad forget?
(a) Iago.
(b) Ghulam Mohammed.
(c) Indira Gandhi.
(d) Macbeth.

7. According to Miss Kutpitia, what is causing Roshan's illness?
(a) The evil eye.
(b) Bacteria in the water.
(c) The inclement weather.
(d) Inadequate fiber intake.

8. According to Gustad's memories in Chapter 4, what are he and young Sohrab going to eat at K. Rustom & Co.?
(a) Gelatto.
(b) Waffles.
(c) Steak.
(d) Pistachio ice cream.

9. In Chapter 7, when does Gustad visit the Chor Bazaar?
(a) Thursday afternoon.
(b) Sunday evening.
(c) Friday afternoon.
(d) Saturday morning.

10. Where does Miss Kutpitia buy her milk?
(a) From the Parsi Dairy Farm.
(b) From the supermarket.
(c) From the gas station on the corner.
(d) From the street vendor.

11. What is the weather like on the day of Gustad's accident?
(a) Snowy.
(b) Foggy.
(c) Sunny.
(d) Rainy.

12. Who eventually succeeds in breaking up the argument between Gustad and Sohrab in Chapter 4?
(a) Dinshawji.
(b) Dilnavaz.
(c) Roshan.
(d) Miss Kutpitia.

13. In the beginning of Chapter 8, what does Miss Kutpitia suggest that Dilnavaz give Tehmul to drink?
(a) Coffee.
(b) Sugar water.
(c) Tea.
(d) Lime juice.

14. What causes Miss Kutpitia's foot to hurt?
(a) An old sprain.
(b) Rheumatism.
(c) Gout.
(d) Arthritis.

15. Where does Miss Kutpitia get her food?
(a) The Ratan Tata Institute.
(b) The corner grocery.
(c) The New Delhi Co-op.
(d) The supermarket.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Miss Kutpitia suggest to rid Sohrab of his anger?

2. Which relative takes care of Tehmul?

3. For what book is Gustad searching in Chapter 7?

4. In Chapter 9, Part 3, what is filling the compound when Gustad wakes up in the morning?

5. How long has Gustad worked for the bank?

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