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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the first character introduced in the story, "One Sunday?"
(a) Vera.
(b) Dolly.
(c) Najamai.
(d) Silloo.

2. What is Sukhi Sooraj?
(a) An offering of incense.
(b) A Parsis holiday.
(c) The only recording Korshedbai owns.
(d) Pestonji's cage in Korshedbai's dreams.

3. Why doesn't Percy want to return to Bombay when Kersi returns for a visit?
(a) Because Jamshed will be there.
(b) Because of the money issues.
(c) He is jealous of Kersi.
(d) He feels superior to his brother.

4. What does Dr. Mody tell Jehangir's mother to do on Sunday morning?
(a) Pray.
(b) Send Jehangir to his house.
(c) Get Jehangir a new story book.
(d) Send Jehangir outside to play.

5. What does Mehroo do at the entrance of her home to honor the holiday?
(a) Light a candle.
(b) Make chalk designs.
(c) Plant colorful flowers.
(d) Put out a religious figure.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What entrances Kersi?

3. Why does Kersi attend the Parsi New Year celebrations in Toronto?

4. What does Dr. Mody eagerly show Jehangir on Sunday morning?

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

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