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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Daulat view Najamai?
(a) As a busybody.
(b) As a helpful neighbor.
(c) As a wealthy person to be envied.
(d) As a dear friend.

2. Where does Father see the ghosts?
(a) In the house.
(b) Near the temple.
(c) By the well.
(d) In the field.

3. Where does Jaakaylee come from?
(a) India.
(b) Goa.
(c) England.
(d) Persia.

4. What would Rustomji not permit Mehroo to have in their new home as husband and wife?
(a) A separate "unclean" room.
(b) Dentures.
(c) New linens.
(d) Colorful clothing.

5. What does Daulat do once she is alone after Moti and Najamai leave?
(a) Cries.
(b) Regrets getting rid of the pugree.
(c) Snuffs out the oil lamp.
(d) Goes to sleep.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Daulat anxiously expecting every time her doorbell rings?

2. What is it that Nariman Hansotia cannot convince Rustomji to do?

3. Who has a long white beard, has a paunch and is nearly seventy-five years old?

4. What is the most likely meaning of the word "gunga" in the story?

5. What is a bhoot?

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