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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 Jehangir enjoy Nariman's story so much?
(a) He enjoys Nariman's way with words.
(b) The plots are quite interesting.
(c) He feels like one of the boys.
(d) It gives him something to do.

2. Why is it that Khorshedbai does not get rid of her noisy bangles in "The Paying Guests?"
(a) For the money they are worth.
(b) The elegent look they give her.
(c) They announce her presence.
(d) Not to offend Ardessar.

3. In the story "Squatter," how could people tell when Nariman Hansotia was in a good mood?
(a) When he brought ice cream for the neighborhood boys.
(b) When he parked his car in front of his apartment window.
(c) When he came home very late.
(d) When he went straight inside his house after work.

4. What does Jaakaylee want the bai to purchase in order to make life easier?
(a) A motorcar.
(b) A masala machine.
(c) A video machine.
(d) A vacuum cleaner.

5. Where does Father see the ghosts?
(a) In the field.
(b) In the house.
(c) Near the temple.
(d) By the well.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does someone steal on Jehangir's behalf?

2. What is Kersi doing as Silloo divides her meat up for the freezer?

3. What does Tehmina think the Boyces do to Najamai?

4. Who has a long white beard, has a paunch and is nearly seventy-five years old?

5. Where does Jehangir end up sleeping after his date with Behroze at her home?

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