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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who brings Daulat a portable tape recorder?

3. How many sections is the story,"The Collectors" divided into?

4. What is a bhoot?

5. What becomes a dream deferred for Minocher?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why, when the Firozsha Baag gets a new paint job, is the exterior of every flat painted except Rustomji's?

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

3. What are Rustomji's feelings toward their gunga, Gajra?

4. What stops the neighborhood children from making fun of Jaakaylee's visions of a ghost?

5. Why does bai begin to treat Jaakaylee with more respect?

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

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

8. Why does Dr. Mody assume that Jehangir stole the Spanish dancing-lady stamp?

9. Why is Behram roje such an important date for Mehroo?

10. Why are Mehroo and Rustomji happy when Tanoo decides to leave them in order to live with her sister's family in a small village?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What more is learned about Nariman in the story, "Squatter?" Is Nariman as popular in Firozsha Baag as Dr. Mody once was? Why?

Essay Topic 2

What theme does the story, "The Collectors," revolve around? Explain using quotes from the story to back up your theory.

Essay Topic 3

In the story, "Lend Me Your Light," Kersi wonders, "What would it take to light the lantern in (Jamshed's)...soul?" Explain the meaning of his musing.

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