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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. in "Lend Me Your Light," what do tiffin carriers deliver to the school?
(a) Lunches.
(b) Homework assignments.
(c) Notebooks.
(d) Late notes.

2. Why do Boman and Kashmira decide they need the entire flat back for themselves?
(a) Korshedbai becomes unpredictable.
(b) They want their privacy and the veranda.
(c) Kashmira becomes pregnant.
(d) They no longer need the money.

3. Why does Jehangir enjoy Nariman's story so much?
(a) He enjoys Nariman's way with words.
(b) He feels like one of the boys.
(c) The plots are quite interesting.
(d) It gives him something to do.

4. What about Jenhangir's mother embarrasses him when he introduces her to his girlfriend?
(a) Her mathoobanoo.
(b) Her backwards accent.
(c) Her obvious poverty.
(d) Her chewing on cloves.

5. In "Exercisers," what do Jehangir's parents want Bhagwan Baba to decide about?
(a) Father's luck with a job.
(b) A suitability of a girl.
(c) Jehangir's health.
(d) The direction of their journey.

6. What does CNI stand for?
(a) Canape New Information.
(b) Crappus Non Interruptus.
(c) Crappus Nutrition Information.
(d) Canadian Non Immigration.

7. What does Boman do to encourage helpful advice from Rustomji?
(a) He compliments him.
(b) He threatens his intelligence.
(c) He pleads.
(d) He pays him off.

8. Why would Tehmina curse anyone who passes in front of her early in the morning as she faces the rising sun?
(a) She is grumpy in the morning.
(b) They would block the sunlight.
(c) They would pollute her prayers.
(d) She might trip over them.

9. Why is it that Khorshedbai does not get rid of her noisy bangles in "The Paying Guests?"
(a) For the money they are worth.
(b) They announce her presence.
(c) Not to offend Ardessar.
(d) The elegent look they give her.

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

11. 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.

12. What are Bhagwan Baba's words of advice?
(a) "Avoid the girl."
(b) "Do the best thing for Jehingar."
(c) "Life is a trap, full of webs."
(d) "A higher force impells you."

13. What does Kersi do that surprises Daddy?
(a) He curses Tehmina.
(b) He stops to read the comics.
(c) He says he wants to quit cricket.
(d) He cuts all of Daddy's hair.

14. What subject is Nariman's first story of the evening about?
(a) Hunting.
(b) Cricket.
(c) Pole-vaulting.
(d) Bicycling.

15. Who is Mamajii?
(a) Viraf's mother.
(b) Kersi's mother.
(c) Kersi's grandmother.
(d) The neighbor, Nariman.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Jehangir tempted to do when he hides in the hedges of the playground to watch the exercisers after having seen Bhagwan Baba?

2. What does Mamajii always try to give Kersi to eat?

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

4. Who is the narrator of "Lend Me Your Light?"

5. What group does Jehangir join in college where he feels like a gatecrasher at an exclusive party?

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