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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Jehangir reveal to his family that he wants to write a book about?
(a) The Chenoy and Vakeel families.
(b) About Bombay.
(c) Religious practices.
(d) His grandfather.

2. What does Yezad borrow from their neighbor Villie Cardmaster?
(a) An extra bed.
(b) An old blanket.
(c) An extra sheet.
(d) An old tablecloth.

3. What awakens Yezad in the middle of the night?
(a) A siren.
(b) Leg cramp.s
(c) Chest pains.
(d) His children.

4. Which of the following is most true about Coomy?
(a) Coomy pretends she cares for others.
(b) Coomy genuinely cares for others.
(c) Coomy is a cheerful and considerate person.
(d) Coomy pretends she doesn't mind cleaning up after her father.

5. Why does Yezad not want Kapur to pay the Shiv Sena?
(a) Yezad wants Kapur to stand up for himself.
(b) Yezad wants Kapur to run for office.
(c) Yezad knows Kapur cannot afford it.
(d) Yezad knows the Shiv Sena will never get enough.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Coomy hope to combat the smell of Nariman's bowel movements?

2. Why does Jehangir go to visit Villie Cardmaster?

3. What excuse does Coomy give for not having told Roxana about the accident?

4. What is Roxana's first action for Nariman after he arrives at her home?

5. How long will Nariman have to care for his foot?

(see the answer key)

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