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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why would Tehmina curse anyone who passes in front of her early in the morning as she faces the rising sun?
(a) They would pollute her prayers.
(b) She might trip over them.
(c) They would block the sunlight.
(d) She is grumpy in the morning.

2. What does Dr. Burjor Mody assume principalship of in "The Collectors" just before moving to Firozsha Baag?
(a) St. Xavier's Boys School
(b) Bombay High School.
(c) Cawasji Framji Memorial Library
(d) Bombay Veterinary College.

3. What does someone steal on Jehangir's behalf?
(a) Pencils.
(b) Chewing gum.
(c) Stamps.
(d) Coins.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Swimming Lessons," what are Kersi's letters home like?

2. What does Jaakaylee give up doing on Fridays to help discourage the ghost from visiting?

3. What about Jenhangir's mother embarrasses him when he introduces her to his girlfriend?

4. What does Kersi intend to do after Francis runs off?

5. At the end of "Squatter," what tale does Nariman agree to tell the next time?

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