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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. Why is it that Khorshedbai does not get rid of her noisy bangles in "The Paying Guests?"

2. Who is able to control Kordshedbai with a calm voice of reason?

3. Who does Mrs. Maha-Lepate arrange an appointment with for Sarosh?

4. What is the only thing Jehangir's father has to say about Jehangir's relationship with the girl from college?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Percy's and the others' feelings when Jamshed returns to visit Bombay and takes them to an expensive restaurant?

2. What problem does Boman have with taking Mr Karani's advice to not take in paying guests?

3. In "Lend Me Your Light," why is Kersi's mother happy that Percy is friends with Jamshed?

4. How does Jehangir explain the meaning of the stories of Savukshaw to Nariman and the boys?

5. What does Sarosh's troubles in Toronto really reflect upon?

6. In the story, "Squatter," how do the boys in the Firozsha Baag know when Nariman is about to tell them a story?

7. Why is it that Khorshedbai's husband, Ardesar, does not question his wife's disgusting actions against the landlord?

8. For most of her life, Khorshedbai has an image in her mind of a flock of crows. What is this image?

9. Why is it Jehangir's doing that he and his parents are going to visit Bhagwan Baba for advice on his new girlfriend?

10. How does Jehangir explain to the boys the manner in which Nariman tells his stories?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

What is the general tone of the story, "Of White Hairs and Cricket?" How does the author convey this tone and why?

Essay Topic 3

In "The Paying Guests," how does Khorshedbai prove that "...no one will peck me to pieces?" Why does she use this metaphor to explain her anguished response to being pushed around?

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