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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Nariman not allowed to marry the woman he chose?
(a) She is a Parsi.
(b) She is too old.
(c) She is a Goan.
(d) She has two children.

2. Who did Nariman's family arrange for him to marry?
(a) An unnamed woman.
(b) Lucy.
(c) Roxana.
(d) Yasmin.

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

4. What reason does Coomy give Nariman for not telling Roxana and Yezad about his accident?
(a) She does not think it was necessary.
(b) She does not want to worry them.
(c) She is not able to locate them.
(d) She had asked Jal to do it, but he would not.

5. How does Nariman deal with Coomy's ranting?
(a) He is meekly obedient.
(b) He yells back at her.
(c) He is quietly sarcastic.
(d) He ignores her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What relation are Murad and Jehangir to Nariman?

2. Who does Coomy initially ask for help when Nariman is brought home with an injured ankle?

3. In a flashback, Nariman recalls a person who makes him happy. Who is it?

4. Why do Coomy and Jal not want Nariman to go out alone?

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

(see the answer key)

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