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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does CNI stand for?
(a) Canadian Non Immigration.
(b) Crappus Nutrition Information.
(c) Canape New Information.
(d) Crappus Non Interruptus.

2. Why hadn't Kersi learned to swim in India?
(a) He had no desire to learn.
(b) The instructor was not good.
(c) The ocean was too filthy.
(d) He was phobic.

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

4. What does Mr. Karani warn Boman about?
(a) Wording the apartment ad correctly.
(b) Difficulties of eviction.
(c) Raising the rent.
(d) Marriage.

5. Who is able to control Kordshedbai with a calm voice of reason?
(a) Ardesar.
(b) Boman.
(c) Adil.
(d) Kashmira.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Tehmina constantly smell of?

2. What does Kersi do his cricket bat at the end of the story, "One Sunday?"

3. What does Mamajii always try to give Kersi to eat?

4. Why does Mother think her son is unhappy in Canada?

5. What does the narrator do to acclimate himself to water again after his failed swimming lessons?

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