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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Coomy and Jal hear Nariman doing whenever they pass the room he stays in while his ankle heals?
(a) He is complaining about his care.
(b) He is talking to himself.
(c) He is talking to Roxana.
(d) He is crying.

2. What is Yezad's attitude toward religion?
(a) He is searching for answers.
(b) He will attend church, but is not necessarily interested.
(c) He tends to scoff at religious practices.
(d) He is very devout in his faith.

3. How does Coomy hope to combat the smell of Nariman's bowel movements?
(a) She turns on his ceiling fan.
(b) She holds her nose.
(c) She makes him go outside.
(d) She opens all the windows.

4. Why does Phoola Phoola quit?
(a) Nariman is too mean to her.
(b) Coomy is too mean to her.
(c) Nariman has had a bowel movement in his bed.
(d) The whole apartment is too filthy to clean.

5. What is Coomy's first concern after getting rid of Nariman?
(a) Making sure he has all he needs at Roxana's.
(b) Getting rid of the smells he left behind.
(c) Getting rid of any sign that Nariman ever lived with her.
(d) Cleaning his room and readying it for his return.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the relationship of Coomy and Jal to Nariman?

2. Which of the following seems most sensitive to Nariman's needs?

3. What reason does Coomy give Nariman for not telling Roxana and Yezad about his accident?

4. How does Coomy prepare for her father's return from the hospital?

5. What is Roxana's advice to Jehangir about writing a book?

(see the answer key)

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