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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is revealed about Yezad's background in Chapter 2?
(a) That he is very happy with his life.
(b) That he was previously married and has other children.
(c) That he wishes he could do more for his country.
(d) That he had attempted to emigrate to Canada.

2. What happens as the Chenoys wait at the bus stop?
(a) Roxana is abducted.
(b) Murad and Jehangir get in a fight.
(c) They are accosted by a pair of drunks.
(d) Yezad is beaten and robbed.

3. What does Nariman have when he returns from his walk on the evening of his birthday?
(a) He has a new cane.
(b) He has a broken arm.
(c) He has a black eye.
(d) He has a limp and abrasions on his elbow and forearm.

4. What type of school do Murad and Jehangir attend?
(a) A private boys' school.
(b) A prep school.
(c) A public school.
(d) An English-style school.

5. What excuse does Coomy give for not having told Roxana about the accident?
(a) She said Roxana is too busy with her family to have time for Nariman.
(b) She knows Roxana did not have room to care for her father.
(c) She knows Roxana would insist on taking care of Nariman.
(d) She knows Roxana would blame her for letting Nariman get hurt.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Jal's concern about leaving his father at Roxana's?

2. What does Jehangir reveal to his family that he wants to write a book about?

3. Why does Phoola Phoola quit?

4. Nariman exhibits symptoms of the early stages of what disease?

5. What does Nariman want Coomy to bring to the table as she prepares for his birthday dinner?

(see the answer key)

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