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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Gustad doing in the first part of Chapter 1?
(a) Trimming the hedges.
(b) Mowing the lawn.
(c) Buying coffee.
(d) Praying.

2. What health problem does Roshan have?
(a) Diabetes.
(b) Diarrhea.
(c) Migraines.
(d) Eczema.

3. About what conversation topic does Sohrab get angry in Chapter 3?
(a) The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT).
(b) Dinshawji's daughter.
(c) Indira Gandhi's political leadership.
(d) Religion.

4. What does Gustad attempt to give to Miss Kutpitia for being allowed to use her telephone?
(a) A rose.
(b) A cup of tea.
(c) A bottle of wine.
(d) A homemade cookie.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the "referee" between Gustad and Sohrab in Chapter 5?

2. In Chapter 11, what does Dr. Paymaster say the doll needs?

3. As mentioned in Chapter 5, what play does young Sohrab direct in the Khodadad Building?

4. What nickname does Dinshawji have for his wife?

5. How old is Sohrab?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the scene at Madhiwalla Bonesetter's clinic.

2. Describe the plan that Major Bilimoria outlines for Gustad with regard to picking up the parcel.

3. How does Gustad manage to get Friday afternoon off to go to the Chor Bazaar?

4. What does the notice that Gustad finds at the end of Chapter 1state? Why does it matter to the residents of the Khodadad Building?

5. Why does Dr. Paymaster talk about the Italian doll while he is examining Roshan, and what does he suggest will help the doll?

6. As Dilnavaz becomes more desperate to take the evil spell off of Sohrab, what does she do to Tehmul in Chapter 10?

7. Why is there enmity between Gustad and his neighbor?

8. What is the plan that Gustad develops for dealing with Major Bilimoria's parcel, and who else is involved?

9. How does Dinshawji interact with Laurie Coutino, and for what purpose?

10. How does Gustad's grandmother cook chicken?

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