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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to Rustomji that angers him when he departs the A-1 bus?
(a) The conductor yells at him for not going upstairs.
(b) He is put to the back of the line.
(c) He discovers the leaky toilet water is still on him.
(d) Someone spits tobacco juice on him.

2. What does Dr. Mody do to Pesi when he catches him being mean to Jehangir?
(a) Curses at him.
(b) Makes him go home.
(c) Slaps him.
(d) Drags him away.

3. Who is the foremost "flicker" amongst the schoolboys in "The Collectors"?
(a) Eric.
(b) Patla.
(c) Pesi.
(d) Jehangir.

4. What is Daulat anxiously expecting every time her doorbell rings?
(a) The buyer for the pugree.
(b) Some much-needed extra chairs.
(c) Sarosh-Sid.
(d) Najamai.

5. What has Kersi wanted to do ever since primary school?
(a) Teach cricket to students.
(b) Play serious cricket.
(c) Be a coach for a cricket team.
(d) Learn to fly aeroplanes.

6. What do Najamai and Moti first do when they realize the young man has come to see the purgree?
(a) Exchange glances.
(b) Drop their tea.
(c) Smile in approval.
(d) Scream.

7. 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.

8. What is it that Nariman Hansotia cannot convince Rustomji to do?
(a) Chip in money to paint the building's exterior.
(b) Hire a plumber to fix the toilet.
(c) Replaster the inside of his apartment.
(d) Treat his wife better.

9. What does someone steal on Jehangir's behalf?
(a) Chewing gum.
(b) Coins.
(c) Pencils.
(d) Stamps.

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

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

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

13. What does Dr. Mody do to reward Jehangir for collecting new stamps?
(a) Shows him the Spanish lady stamp.
(b) Gives him a coin.
(c) Gets him some candy.
(d) Gives him a tin of stamps.

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

15. Who does Daulat's cousin, Moti, bring with her on her condolence visit?
(a) Her husband.
(b) Her servant.
(c) Her grandchildren.
(d) Her mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Dr. Mody earn the respect of the people of the Baag?

2. What causes Rustomji to forget the bathroom leak and feel better?

3. Who are Patla Babu and Jhaaria Babu?

4. What does Tehmina constantly smell of?

5. Who brings Daulat a portable tape recorder?

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