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Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the most likely meaning of the word "gunga" in the story?
(a) A gross, dirty area.
(b) A soldier.
(c) A maid.
(d) The high priest.

2. Why are there so many calendars hanging in Kersi's house?
(a) To hide the crumbling walls.
(b) In order to keep track of different dates.
(c) To keep the Parsi religiion alive.
(d) They are the considered works of art.

3. What does Daulat discover between the bedpost and the floor as she sprays for bedbugs?
(a) A Tik-20 can.
(b) Cockroaches.
(c) Bedbugs.
(d) An Ostermilk tin.

4. What does Jaakaylee want the bai to purchase in order to make life easier?
(a) A motorcar.
(b) A vacuum cleaner.
(c) A masala machine.
(d) A video machine.

5. What does Jaakaylee give up doing on Fridays to help discourage the ghost from visiting?
(a) Walking up the steps.
(b) Sleeping outside.
(c) Trying to become a vegetarian.
(d) Eating fish.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Jehangir enjoy Nariman's story so much?

2. What do Najamai and Moti first do when they realize the young man has come to see the purgree?

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

4. Why is the compound watchman happy when Nariman tells the boys a story?

5. What is Francis's job in Firozsha Baag?

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