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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Who are Patla Babu and Jhaaria Babu?
(a) Beggars.
(b) Schoolboys.
(c) Teachers.
(d) Street peddlers.

4. What becomes a dream deferred for Minocher?
(a) Drinking Ostermilk.
(b) Trying oxtail soup.
(c) Eating frog's legs.
(d) Giving clothing to the poor.

5. What music passes through Daulat's mind as she remembers going to a concert with Minocher?
(a) 1812 Overture.
(b) Brahm'a Lullabye.
(c) Fur Elise.
(d) At the Balalaika.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do the bai and seth go when they leave Jaakaylee to watch the children for the first time?

2. What is Francis's job in Firozsha Baag?

3. Why does Jaakaylee leave her hometown to come to Bombay?

4. What does Rustomji enjoy watching each morning, though he does it surreptitiously?

5. What does the bai do when she sees Jaakaylee on the balcony upon returning home late at night?

Short Essay Questions

1. What drives Dr. Mody to slap Pesi in front of the boy of Firozsha Baag at play?

2. Why does Jehangir get involved with Eric?

3. What makes Rustomji decide that he can go to the front of a very long line of people waiting for the A-1 bus?

4. What does Daulat do to disobey the usual custom after one's spouse dies?

5. How does Mrs. Mody feel about Jehangir's visits to her home on Sunday mornings?

6. In "The Ghost of Firozsha Baag," how does Jacqueline's name get changed to Jaakaylee?

7. Why is Dr. Mody so disappointed in his son, Pesi, in "The Collectors?"

8. What is life like for an ayah?

9. How does Daulat feel about her neighbor, Nasjamai?

10. Before Najamai purchased her fridge, how did Tehmina acquire the ice she needed?

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