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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Ghost of Firozsha Baag.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why are the children and adults in Firozsha Baag making fun of Jaakaylee?
(a) She walks with a limp.
(b) She is dark-skinned.
(c) She sleeps in the hallways.
(d) She claims to see a ghost.

2. Why does the sole Muslim neighbor chat with Tehmina?
(a) He is in love with her.
(b) He is proud of her.
(c) To obtain a friend.
(d) He is friends with everyone else.

3. Who finally believes that Jaakaylee sees a bhoot?
(a) Bai.
(b) Cajetan.
(c) Seth.
(d) Father D'Silva.

4. What does Rustomji enjoy watching each morning, though he does it surreptitiously?
(a) The traffic outside.
(b) Television shows.
(c) Gajra adjusting her sari.
(d) Mehroo getting dressed.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Jaakaylee come from?

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

3. What does the bai do when she sees Jaakaylee on the balcony upon returning home late at night?

4. What is Kersi doing as Silloo divides her meat up for the freezer?

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

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