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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Jaakaylee leave her hometown to come to Bombay?
(a) To get married.
(b) To escape her family.
(c) To attend college.
(d) For a job.

2. What nickname for Rustomji comes as a result of something Nariman says?
(a) Rustomji-at-the-ready.
(b) Rustomji-the-curmudgeon.
(c) Penny pincher.
(d) Cheapie Rustomji.

3. What group does Jehangir join in college where he feels like a gatecrasher at an exclusive party?
(a) Debate Team.
(b) Swim Team.
(c) Fraternity.
(d) Choir.

4. Why does Rustomji shout at the boys of Firozsha Baag?
(a) For getting plaster in his bathtub.
(b) For robbing apartments.
(c) For not fixing his toilet.
(d) For playing cricket there.

5. Who brings Daulat a portable tape recorder?
(a) The priest.
(b) Neighbors.
(c) Najamai.
(d) Sarosh-Sid.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the first character introduced in the story, "One Sunday?"

2. in "Lend Me Your Light," what do tiffin carriers deliver to the school?

3. In "Of White Hairs and Cricket," what is Daddy always searching for in the newspaper ads?

4. What does the bai do when she sees Jaakaylee on the balcony upon returning home late at night?

5. Why hadn't Kersi learned to swim in India?

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