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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. Which of the families in the Khodadad Building has five young children?
(a) The Bilimorias.
(b) The Rabadis.
(c) The Kutpitias.
(d) The Pataskias.

2. What part of Gustad's body suffers most from his accident nine years ago?
(a) His legs.
(b) His right hand.
(c) His hip.
(d) His left shoulder.

3. What is Ghulam Mohammed's nickname for Major Bilimoria?
(a) Jamie.
(b) Jack.
(c) Bili Boy.
(d) J.B.

4. In Chapter 11, what does Dr. Paymaster say the doll needs?
(a) A cookie.
(b) A husband.
(c) A college education.
(d) An antibiotic.

5. With what does Gustad threaten to beat Sohrab in Chapter 4?
(a) A belt.
(b) His fists.
(c) A yardstick.
(d) A switch.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Major Bilimoria's letter come from?

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

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

4. What causes the enmity between Gustad and Mr. Rabadi?

5. What is the name of the character whom Gustad's children call Major Uncle?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Tehmul want to talk with Gustad so urgently in Chapter 8?

2. Why does Miss Kutpitia recommend that Dilnavaz use Tehmul to divert the black magic from Sohrab? How does Dilnavaz respond?

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

4. Describe Gustad's experience at the Chor Bazaar.

5. Why is Dilnavaz upset that Gustad took tea with Ghulam Mohammed at the bookstall?

6. What happens to Miss Kutpitia's brother and nephew, and how does it affect Miss Kutpitia?

7. What causes the crowd surrounding Gustad's accident to come to a heated debate with regard to the water seller?

8. What is the story that Malcolm tells Gustad about St. Thomas?

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

10. Why does Sohrab say he will not go to IIT? How does Gustad react?

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