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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Nasjamai offer to Daulat as a help after dusmoo?
(a) Her maid servant.
(b) The use of her fridge.
(c) Oil for her lamp.
(d) A lot of extra food.

3. Who finally believes that Jaakaylee sees a bhoot?
(a) Cajetan.
(b) Bai.
(c) Seth.
(d) Father D'Silva.

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

5. What does Jaakaylee give up doing on Fridays to help discourage the ghost from visiting?
(a) Sleeping outside.
(b) Trying to become a vegetarian.
(c) Walking up the steps.
(d) Eating fish.

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

7. What is Francis's job in Firozsha Baag?
(a) He does odd jobs.
(b) He is the elevator operator.
(c) He is the doorman.
(d) He collects the garbage.

8. Who has a long white beard, has a paunch and is nearly seventy-five years old?
(a) Dustoor Dhunjisha.
(b) Fahad Singh.
(c) Daaruk Gupta.
(d) Jaabir Malik.

9. What does Daulat discover between the bedpost and the floor as she sprays for bedbugs?
(a) Cockroaches.
(b) Bedbugs.
(c) An Ostermilk tin.
(d) A Tik-20 can.

10. Why does Daulat become relieved with Moti's conversation during the condolence visit?
(a) Moti leaves within moments of saying she is sorry.
(b) Moti forsakes the usual condolence questioning.
(c) Moti simpy sits with Daulat.
(d) Moti tells Daulat some jokes.

11. Where had Tehmina once have to go to get ice before Najamai purchased a fridge?
(a) A Thai restaurant.
(b) Tar Gully.
(c) Tar Creek.
(d) Ambica Saris.

12. What is a bunya's role at night?
(a) Bookie.
(b) Gambler.
(c) Pimp.
(d) Thief.

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

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

15. Which special day means a lot to Mehroo?
(a) Novjote.
(b) Behram roje.
(c) Fravashi.
(d) Parsi roje.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Daulat's cousin, Moti, bring with her on her condolence visit?

2. What did Francis teach Kersi to do?

3. What does Daulat purchase from one of the vendors in the Firozsha Baag?

4. What does Daulat think she could have done if she had accepted the tape recorder?

5. What nickname for Rustomji comes as a result of something Nariman says?

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