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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the only thing Jehangir's father has to say about Jehangir's relationship with the girl from college?
(a) "She does not respect your parents."
(b) "Trust your mother's instincts."
(c) "There is something about the way she talks."
(d) "She wears too much make-up."

2. When Jehangir is allowed to go out alone at night, what does he find fascinating at the children's playground?
(a) The ayahs with children.
(b) The men's gym there.
(c) Couples returning from the cinema.
(d) Couples necking on the benches.

3. Why does Kersi go to Jamshed's house with Percy one day?
(a) To have lunch.
(b) To gossip about school mates.
(c) To hear the My Fair Lady album.
(d) To fly airplanes.

4. Why doesn't Percy want to return to Bombay when Kersi returns for a visit?
(a) He feels superior to his brother.
(b) He is jealous of Kersi.
(c) Because of the money issues.
(d) Because Jamshed will be there.

5. Where does Jamshed eat lunch at one o'clock?
(a) Outside in the play yard.
(b) He goes home.
(c) In the school lunchroom.
(d) In an air-conditioned car.

6. What does Mr. Karani first tell Boman is the only remedy to Boman's paying guests problem?
(a) A dog.
(b) A court case.
(c) Being overly friendly.
(d) Death.

7. What group does Jehangir join in college where he feels like a gatecrasher at an exclusive party?
(a) Fraternity.
(b) Choir.
(c) Swim Team.
(d) Debate Team.

8. What school degree does Mr. Karani hold?
(a) None.
(b) Ph.D.
(c) B.Com.
(d) CA.

9. What becomes known throughout "Squatter" as Jehangir's nickname, given to him by Pesi?
(a) Jehangir the Janitor.
(b) Bulsara Bookworm.
(c) Teacher's Pet.
(d) Mama's Boy.

10. What does Mamajii always try to give Kersi to eat?
(a) Undercooked foods.
(b) Tasty, spicy snacks.
(c) Vitamins.
(d) Candy.

11. What is Jehangir tempted to do when he hides in the hedges of the playground to watch the exercisers after having seen Bhagwan Baba?
(a) Exercise with the men.
(b) Step out and laugh at the men.
(c) Run away with Behroze.
(d) Leave home.

12. What is a ghaton?
(a) A farmer.
(b) A servant.
(c) An airplane pilot.
(d) A money-lender.

13. Why is Viraf so distraught by the end of "Of White Hairs and Crickets?"
(a) His family has to move.
(b) He can no longer play cricket.
(c) He is ill.
(d) His father is very sick.

14. Where is Kersi's favorite spot to be?
(a) Viraf's third-floor balcony.
(b) His own flat.
(c) The cricket field.
(d) Near Mamajii's spinning table.

15. What does Korshedbai end up taking from Kashmira?
(a) Her baby.
(b) A parrot cage.
(c) Her dignity.
(d) The rent money.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the story "Squatter," how could people tell when Nariman Hansotia was in a good mood?

2. In "Of White Hairs and Cricket," what is Daddy always searching for in the newspaper ads?

3. What does Kersi do that surprises Daddy?

4. Where do the most sophisticated boys in college come from?

5. What is Mrs. Savukshaw's secret?

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