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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What upsets the inspector most about the Parsi community?
(a) He thinks they do not have enough schools.
(b) He thinks it is shrinking.
(c) He thinks it is getting too large.
(d) He thinks too many Parsi are uneducated.

2. What is Coomy preparing to do when Yezad and Roxana arrive at her home to discuss her concerns for Nariman?
(a) Make room for Nariman.
(b) Leave.
(c) Clean.
(d) Pray.

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

4. Nariman exhibits symptoms of the early stages of what disease?
(a) Parkinson's.
(b) Alzheimer's.
(c) Tuberculosis.
(d) Cancer.

5. Why do Vilas' friends urge Yezad to stay away from Matka?
(a) Yezad's religion forbids Matka.
(b) Its profits benefit Shiv Sena.
(c) It supports the black market.
(d) Matka is illegal.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the subject of Nariman's flashbacks and dreams?

2. What happens the first time Nariman attempts to walk when he gets back to Roxana's?

3. Why does Yezad go to the store where he works on Christmas day?

4. What is characteristic of the Shiv Sena?

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

(see the answer key)

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