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Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Kersi read to cure himself of the blues?
(a) Sherlock Holmes mysteries.
(b) The Trilogy of the Rings.
(c) Enid Blyton books.
(d) Books of poetry.

2. Where does Eric want his favor granted from Jehangir?
(a) In math class.
(b) At the Babu's stall.
(c) In the play yard.
(d) During visual period.

3. What is the three-monkeys principle?
(a) No more than three pets in the building.
(b) Three tenants and you are out of luck.
(c) Swearing is for animals only.
(d) See, hear, and say no evil.

4. What does Jaakaylee want the bai to purchase in order to make life easier?
(a) A motorcar.
(b) A video machine.
(c) A masala machine.
(d) A vacuum cleaner.

5. Where do the bai and seth go when they leave Jaakaylee to watch the children for the first time?
(a) To a New Year's Eve dance.
(b) To a neighbor's dinner party.
(c) To midnight mass.
(d) To the cinema.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Daulat think she could have done if she had accepted the tape recorder?

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

3. How does Daulat view Najamai?

4. What does Dr. Mody do to reward Jehangir for collecting new stamps?

5. Which voice is the story, "The Ghost of Firozsha Baag," written in?

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