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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Swimming Lessons.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is a bunya's role at night?
(a) Thief.
(b) Gambler.
(c) Pimp.
(d) Bookie.

2. In "Swimming Lessons," what are Kersi's letters home like?
(a) Full of personal information.
(b) Requests for money.
(c) Long and boring.
(d) Short and impersonal.

3. What does Dr. Mody do to Pesi when he catches him being mean to Jehangir?
(a) Makes him go home.
(b) Drags him away.
(c) Slaps him.
(d) Curses at him.

4. What has Kersi wanted to do ever since primary school?
(a) Learn to fly aeroplanes.
(b) Play serious cricket.
(c) Be a coach for a cricket team.
(d) Teach cricket to students.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Kersi's imagined morality play while watching a crowd in Bombay, what does the train represent?

2. In the story "Squatter," how could people tell when Nariman Hansotia was in a good mood?

3. Where is Kersi's favorite spot to be?

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

5. Who gives Kordshedbai a gift in the night, according to the dream she has?

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