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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Condolence Visit.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What nickname for Rustomji comes as a result of something Nariman says?
(a) Rustomji-the-curmudgeon.
(b) Cheapie Rustomji.
(c) Rustomji-at-the-ready.
(d) Penny pincher.

2. Where had Tehmina once have to go to get ice before Najamai purchased a fridge?
(a) Ambica Saris.
(b) Tar Creek.
(c) Tar Gully.
(d) A Thai restaurant.

3. What does Kersi use his cricket bat for now?
(a) Killing rats.
(b) Practice.
(c) Nothing at all.
(d) Punishing students.

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

5. What does Najamai point out to Daulat as being incorrect in her home?
(a) She is wearing the wrong colors.
(b) The lamp beside Minocher's bed is on.
(c) Music is playing.
(d) She has a pugree headdress on display.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the story, "Auspicious Occasion," what does Rustomji do for a living?

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

3. Where has Mehroo loved to go ever since she was a child?

4. What do Najamai and Moti first do when they realize the young man has come to see the purgree?

5. Who does Daulat's cousin, Moti, bring with her on her condolence visit?

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