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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 narrator of "Of White Hairs and Cricket?"
(a) Daddy.
(b) Kersi.
(c) Percy.
(d) Pesi.

2. In "Exercisers," what do Jehangir's parents want Bhagwan Baba to decide about?
(a) A suitability of a girl.
(b) Father's luck with a job.
(c) The direction of their journey.
(d) Jehangir's health.

3. What image does Korshedbai carry at the back of her mind?
(a) Pigeons being fed by her husband.
(b) Kashmira in her apartment.
(c) A flock of crows pecking something dead.
(d) Her bird in the cage.

4. Why does the chasniwalla kill Dhunjisha?
(a) He is extremely jealous.
(b) He is caught stealing silver trays.
(c) He is full of sin.
(d) He is deemed a maniac.

5. What new game does Pesi invent in Firozsha Baag?
(a) Chase-the-dog.
(b) Spit-in-the-yard.
(c) Stoning-the-cats.
(d) Catch-a-rat.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is it that Nariman Hansotia cannot convince Rustomji to do?

2. At the end of "Squatter," what tale does Nariman agree to tell the next time?

3. What nickname does Pesi's ability to break wind at will earn him?

4. What does Nariman do to ensure that Jehangir will hear the rest of the Sarosh story?

5. What does Rustomji do to appease the crowd that wants to hurt him?

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