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Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Mamajii?
(a) Kersi's grandmother.
(b) Viraf's mother.
(c) The neighbor, Nariman.
(d) Kersi's mother.

2. 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.

3. What plan does Boman have to evict the paying guests?
(a) None.
(b) Photographs.
(c) Non-payment of rent.
(d) A lawsuit.

4. Why does Kashmira make a comment about a pretty foreign stamp on Khorshedbai's letter?
(a) To discover how wealthy the woman might be.
(b) She collects stamps and wants it.
(c) For a clue as to who the writer is.
(d) To see if Khorshedbai is going to travel.

5. How many sections is the story,"The Collectors" divided into?
(a) Four.
(b) Eight.
(c) Two.
(d) Six.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Daulat's cousin, Moti, bring with her on her condolence visit?

2. Who are Patla Babu and Jhaaria Babu?

3. What does Nariman do to ensure that Jehangir will hear the rest of the Sarosh story?

4. What was once Kashmira's devout ambition in life?

5. What are Daddy's tweezers compared to?

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