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Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the first character introduced in the story, "One Sunday?"
(a) Vera.
(b) Silloo.
(c) Dolly.
(d) Najamai.

2. What does Dr. Mody do to reward Jehangir for collecting new stamps?
(a) Gives him a tin of stamps.
(b) Gets him some candy.
(c) Gives him a coin.
(d) Shows him the Spanish lady stamp.

3. What does Daulat do once she is alone after Moti and Najamai leave?
(a) Snuffs out the oil lamp.
(b) Cries.
(c) Regrets getting rid of the pugree.
(d) Goes to sleep.

4. What does Daulat purchase from one of the vendors in the Firozsha Baag?
(a) Potatoes and onions.
(b) More lamp oil.
(c) A few rags.
(d) Fish.

5. What is Kersi doing as Silloo divides her meat up for the freezer?
(a) Fixing Percy's bat.
(b) Repairing a cricket bat.
(c) Listening to the radio.
(d) Playing cricket outside.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Condolence Visit," what is Daulat's one fervent prayer?

2. Why does Dr. Mody earn the respect of the people of the Baag?

3. What did Minocher wear to Sarosh-Sid's wedding when the groom did not wish to wear it?

4. Why does Jaakaylee sleep outside the flat after the Christmas midnight mass?

5. Where had Tehmina once have to go to get ice before Najamai purchased a fridge?

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