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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What instrument does Roxana's neighbor play?
(a) The trumpet.
(b) The cello.
(c) The harp.
(d) The violin.

2. How are Murad and Jehangir instructed to act when they arrive at Nariman's home?
(a) They are not given instructions.
(b) They are told to play quietly.
(c) They are told to sit like statues.
(d) They are told to sit on the floor.

3. What prompts Roxana to change her mind about taking her father in?
(a) Roxana realizes all Coomy's reasons are good ones.
(b) Coomy says Nariman is waiting outside in an ambulance.
(c) Roxana really misses her father and wants him near.
(d) Coomy says Nariman is looking forward to being with Roxana's family.

4. How does Yezad use the item he borrowed from his neighbor Villie Cardmaster?
(a) He uses it to cover the windows.
(b) He makes a tent on the balcony.
(c) He makes Nariman sleep on it.
(d) He uses it for his own bed.

5. How does Coomy prepare for her father's return from the hospital?
(a) She buys a bedpan and urinal.
(b) She buys a commode.
(c) She makes a special place for him.
(d) She hires a nurse to care for him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Roxana stop Jehangir from explaining his book to Nariman?

2. What is the alternative name suggested for Bombay?

3. When Coomy calls in Dr. Tarapore, what is his concern about Nariman?

4. Which of the following best describes the home Roxana and her family live in?

5. Which of the following is not part of the special greeting Murad and Jehangir share with Nariman?

(see the answer key)

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