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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In what area does young Sohrab not possess any talent, as noted in Chapter 5?
(a) Math.
(b) Sports.
(c) Studying insects.
(d) Dancing.

3. In Chapter 4, how many pieces of chicken are left over after dinner?
(a) Six.
(b) Eleven.
(c) Nine.
(d) Four.

4. In Chapter 9, Part 3, what is filling the compound when Gustad wakes up in the morning?
(a) Gnats.
(b) Crows.
(c) Frogs.
(d) Stray dogs.

5. Who yells at the bhaiya in Chapter 1?
(a) Miss Kutpitia.
(b) Gustad.
(c) Dilnavaz.
(d) Roshan.

6. What is Ratansa's nickname?
(a) Goover-Ni-Gaan.
(b) Scrambled Egg.
(c) Chaalo.
(d) Dr. Paymaster.

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

8. Who does Gustad receive a letter from in the second part of Chapter 6?
(a) Major Bilimoria.
(b) Sister Constance.
(c) Malcolm.
(d) His grandfather.

9. Who helps Gustad rescue some of his father's furniture from the bailiff?
(a) Malcolm.
(b) Miss Kutpitia.
(c) Dilnavaz.
(d) The bhaiya.

10. According to Ghulam Mohammed, who can Gustad leave messages with?
(a) Dr. Paymaster.
(b) Hydraulic Hema.
(c) Peerbhoy Paanwalla.
(d) Mr. Madon.

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

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

13. What comes every day after sunset in Chapter 6?
(a) The butcher.
(b) Tehmul.
(c) Dinshawji.
(d) Mosquitoes.

14. What do Roshan and Darius take with them to school as a fundraiser?
(a) Old tires.
(b) Newspapers.
(c) Candy bars.
(d) Pennies.

15. How long have Gustad and Dilnavaz been married?
(a) Thirty-two years.
(b) Thirty years.
(c) Fifteen years.
(d) Twenty-one years.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the end of Chapter 2, what is looking in the Nobles' window?

2. What covers the windows in the Nobles' home?

3. What habit does Mr. Madon have?

4. Where is Gustad sitting when Chapter 10 opens?

5. What part of Gustad's body suffers most from his accident nine years ago?

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