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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who gives Kordshedbai a gift in the night, according to the dream she has?
(a) Pestonji.
(b) The Indian Express.
(c) Ardesar.
(d) Adil.

2. Who brings Daulat a portable tape recorder?
(a) Neighbors.
(b) Sarosh-Sid.
(c) The priest.
(d) Najamai.

3. What is it that Nariman Hansotia cannot convince Rustomji to do?
(a) Replaster the inside of his apartment.
(b) Treat his wife better.
(c) Hire a plumber to fix the toilet.
(d) Chip in money to paint the building's exterior.

4. Where do the most sophisticated boys in college come from?
(a) Home schools.
(b) Co-educational schools.
(c) Non-English medium schools.
(d) Boys' schools.

5. What is a bunya's role at night?
(a) Gambler.
(b) Thief.
(c) Pimp.
(d) Bookie.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Daulat become relieved with Moti's conversation during the condolence visit?

3. What is the three-monkeys principle?

4. When Jehangir is allowed to go out alone at night, what does he find fascinating at the children's playground?

5. Why does the sole Muslim neighbor chat with Tehmina?

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