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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Paying Guests.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Dr. Mody stop inviting Jehangir to come over?
(a) He thinks Jehangir stole his precious Spanish stamp.
(b) Jehangir has no new stamps.
(c) He feels obligated to spend lots of time with Pesi.
(d) He realizes Jehangir needs some fresh air.

2. Why is it that Khorshedbai does not get rid of her noisy bangles in "The Paying Guests?"
(a) They announce her presence.
(b) Not to offend Ardessar.
(c) The elegent look they give her.
(d) For the money they are worth.

3. What does Daulat think she could have done if she had accepted the tape recorder?
(a) Listen to the music she loves.
(b) Record the details of Minocher's illness.
(c) Have Minocher speak his last words.
(d) Have friends tape their last words to Minocher.

4. What is a bhoot?
(a) French beans.
(b) One's mother.
(c) A ghost.
(d) Christmas Eve.

5. What does Korshedbai end up taking from Kashmira?
(a) The rent money.
(b) Her dignity.
(c) Her baby.
(d) A parrot cage.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Najamai smell in her kitchen upon returning to it after the theft?

2. What does Dr. Mody tell Jehangir's mother to do on Sunday morning?

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

4. What nickname does Pesi's ability to break wind at will earn him?

5. What does Jaakaylee begin to mend while waiting for bai-seth to return home?

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