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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. How long has Dinshawji worked for the bank?
(a) Fifteen years.
(b) Thirty years.
(c) Two weeks.
(d) Five years.

2. At the end of Chapter 2, what is looking in the Nobles' window?
(a) Three rats.
(b) Two crows.
(c) Tehmul.
(d) The security guard.

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

4. How does Tehmul earn some money?
(a) By shining shoes.
(b) By writing letters for people who cannot read.
(c) By selling newspapers.
(d) By catching rats and taking them to the pest control office.

5. In the first part of Chapter 9, on what subject is Cavasji yelling out the window?
(a) The lack of good-tasting milk.
(b) The poor health of his son.
(c) The monsoon.
(d) Indira Gandhi's regime.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Ghulam Mohammed's nickname for Major Bilimoria?

2. In Chapter 7, when does Gustad visit the Chor Bazaar?

3. In Chapter 2, Gustad plans a special dinner for what occasion?

4. As described in Chapter 4, what is Gustad's destination on the day he gets on the wrong bus?

5. Which of the families in the Khodadad Building has five young children?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What happens to Gustad's father's property, and what parts of it remain in Gustad's care?

4. Describe the omen that causes Miss Kutpitia not to be able to come to dinner.

5. Describe the events of Gustad's accident.

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

7. What foods does Dilnavaz cook for Roshan's birthday dinner, and how do her family members and Dinshawji enjoy them?

8. What three things are worrying Gustad at the beginning of Chapter 9?

9. What are some of Tehmul's idiosyncrasies?

10. Why does Roshan's school hold a raffle?

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