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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. in "Lend Me Your Light," what do tiffin carriers deliver to the school?
(a) Homework assignments.
(b) Notebooks.
(c) Lunches.
(d) Late notes.

2. What is the only thing Jehangir's father has to say about Jehangir's relationship with the girl from college?
(a) "She does not respect your parents."
(b) "There is something about the way she talks."
(c) "Trust your mother's instincts."
(d) "She wears too much make-up."

3. What about Jenhangir's mother embarrasses him when he introduces her to his girlfriend?
(a) Her backwards accent.
(b) Her obvious poverty.
(c) Her mathoobanoo.
(d) Her chewing on cloves.

4. What does Daulat purchase from one of the vendors in the Firozsha Baag?
(a) A few rags.
(b) More lamp oil.
(c) Potatoes and onions.
(d) Fish.

5. Why are the children and adults in Firozsha Baag making fun of Jaakaylee?
(a) She claims to see a ghost.
(b) She walks with a limp.
(c) She is dark-skinned.
(d) She sleeps in the hallways.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Daulat view Najamai?

3. Why doesn't Percy want to return to Bombay when Kersi returns for a visit?

4. What is Mrs. Savukshaw's secret?

5. What is the most likely meaning of the word "gunga" in the story?

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