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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many sections is the story,"The Collectors" divided into?
(a) Six.
(b) Four.
(c) Eight.
(d) Two.

2. What nickname does Pesi's ability to break wind at will earn him?
(a) Kuchrawalli.
(b) Bugree.
(c) Sahibji.
(d) Paadmaroo.

3. What stops the ghost from visiting, according to Jaakaylee?
(a) The noises she makes to scare it.
(b) Cajetan.
(c) Her confession to the priest.
(d) The cockroaches.

4. What does Kersi intend to do after Francis runs off?
(a) Finds him.
(b) Calls the police.
(c) Plays a cricket game.
(d) Calls the landlord.

5. What does Najamai smell in her kitchen upon returning to it after the theft?
(a) Cloves.
(b) Spilled perfume.
(c) Meat.
(d) Ammonia.

6. How is Jehangir physically different from Pesi?
(a) He has very light hair.
(b) He is obese.
(c) He has muscular arms.
(d) He has no facial hair.

7. What music passes through Daulat's mind as she remembers going to a concert with Minocher?
(a) Fur Elise.
(b) Brahm'a Lullabye.
(c) 1812 Overture.
(d) At the Balalaika.

8. What does Najamai point out to Daulat as being incorrect in her home?
(a) She is wearing the wrong colors.
(b) She has a pugree headdress on display.
(c) Music is playing.
(d) The lamp beside Minocher's bed is on.

9. In "Condolence Visit," what is Daulat's one fervent prayer?
(a) To tell her visitors how her husband died.
(b) For mourners to arrive after one month.
(c) That Minocher would receive a miracle cure.
(d) For Minocher to die with dignity.

10. What does Kersi use his cricket bat for now?
(a) Punishing students.
(b) Practice.
(c) Nothing at all.
(d) Killing rats.

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

12. How does Daulat view Najamai?
(a) As a dear friend.
(b) As a helpful neighbor.
(c) As a busybody.
(d) As a wealthy person to be envied.

13. What does Dr. Mody eagerly show Jehangir on Sunday morning?
(a) Photos of Nusserwanji Uncle.
(b) A new story book.
(c) A stamp album.
(d) His collection of coins.

14. What is Dr. Mody's favorite activity?
(a) Listening to Mozart.
(b) Playing violin.
(c) Stamp collecting.
(d) Reading Shakespeare.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Mody offer to Jehangir after Dr Mody's death?

2. What does Nasjamai offer to Daulat as a help after dusmoo?

3. Where does Jaakaylee come from?

4. What is the most likely meaning of the word "gunga" in the story?

5. How old is Jaakaylee?

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