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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Tehmina think the Boyces do to Najamai?
(a) Take advantage of her generosity.
(b) Rob her flat.
(c) Offer her their fridge to use.
(d) Help her whenever possible.

5. What religion does Jaakaylee follow?
(a) She is Hindu.
(b) She is Catholic.
(c) She is Parsi.
(d) She is Muslim.

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

7. What causes Rustomji to forget the bathroom leak and feel better?
(a) Calling the plumber.
(b) Seeing Gajra.
(c) Taking a bath.
(d) A visit to Nariman.

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

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

10. What is Gajra notorious for?
(a) Lying.
(b) Stealing.
(c) Breaking dishes.
(d) Tardiness.

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

12. What did Daulat's grandmother's death inadvertently introduce to several boys in the Baag?
(a) Cooking.
(b) Music.
(c) Stamp Collecting.
(d) Reading.

13. What does Jaakaylee consider herself to be an expert at?
(a) Babysitting.
(b) Praying.
(c) Scaring off ghosts.
(d) Cockroach killing.

14. What does Mehroo see parked outside the fire-temple?
(a) Police cars.
(b) A fire truck.
(c) Motorcycles.
(d) An ambulance.

15. Why does Rustomji shout at the boys of Firozsha Baag?
(a) For getting plaster in his bathtub.
(b) For robbing apartments.
(c) For playing cricket there.
(d) For not fixing his toilet.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dr. Mody eagerly show Jehangir on Sunday morning?

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

3. What does Kersi intend to do after Francis runs off?

4. What does Jaakaylee want the bai to purchase in order to make life easier?

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

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