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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Vera?
(a) Francis's maid.
(b) Najamai's daughter.
(c) A thief.
(d) Tehmina's sister.

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

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

4. What causes Rustomji to forget the bathroom leak and feel better?
(a) Calling the plumber.
(b) Taking a bath.
(c) A visit to Nariman.
(d) Seeing Gajra.

5. What does Daulat think she could have done if she had accepted the tape recorder?
(a) Listen to the music she loves.
(b) Have friends tape their last words to Minocher.
(c) Record the details of Minocher's illness.
(d) Have Minocher speak his last words.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Jaakaylee sleep outside the flat after the Christmas midnight mass?

2. What does Dr. Mody do to Pesi when he catches him being mean to Jehangir?

3. What does Rustomji enjoy watching each morning, though he does it surreptitiously?

4. Why does Jaakaylee ring the doorbell after the midnight mass?

5. How many sections is the story,"The Collectors" divided into?

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