View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to Rustomji that angers him when he departs the A-1 bus?
(a) He is put to the back of the line.
(b) The conductor yells at him for not going upstairs.
(c) Someone spits tobacco juice on him.
(d) He discovers the leaky toilet water is still on him.

2. What is Francis's job in Firozsha Baag?
(a) He collects the garbage.
(b) He is the elevator operator.
(c) He is the doorman.
(d) He does odd jobs.

3. What does Jaakaylee consider herself to be an expert at?
(a) Babysitting.
(b) Cockroach killing.
(c) Praying.
(d) Scaring off ghosts.

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

5. Why does Jaakaylee ring the doorbell after the midnight mass?
(a) She has fallen down the steps.
(b) Her body hurts.
(c) Because of the bhoot.
(d) She has a nightmare.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Kersi use his cricket bat for now?

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

4. What is Gajra notorious for?

5. What religion does Jaakaylee follow?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 235 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample