2. How does Yezad use the item he borrowed from his neighbor Villie Cardmaster?
(a) He makes Nariman sleep on it.
(b) He uses it for his own bed.
(c) He makes a tent on the balcony.
(d) He uses it to cover the windows.

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

4. What reason does Coomy give to convince Roxana to let her father move in?
(a) She says it is only fair that they share responsibility.
(b) She says it will help avoid depression.
(c) She says Nariman likes Roxana better.
(d) She says Jal cannot take it any longer.

5. What is the relationship of Coomy and Jal to Nariman?
(a) They are his stepchildren.
(b) They are his foster children.
(c) They are his grandchildren.
(d) They are his son and daughter.

6. What does Nariman observe as Coomy and Jal move him to Roxana's apartment?
(a) They are both eager to see him comfortable and cared for.
(b) They are both looking forward to seeing Roxana again.
(c) It is hard for them to hide their sadness at his leaving.
(d) It is hard for them to hide their eagerness to be rid of him.

7. Which of the following seems most sensitive to Nariman's needs?
(a) Coomy.
(b) Yezad.
(c) Roxana.
(d) Jal.

8. Why are Jehangir and Murad excited about having Nariman stay with them?
(a) Nariman spoils them.
(b) They love Nariman.
(c) They can sleep on the balcony.
(d) They can stay up later.

9. What is the predominant mood of the dinner party?
(a) There is a lot of laughter.
(b) There is a lot of bickering.
(c) Everyone focuses on the chldren.
(d) No one talks to anyone else.

10. What responsibility does Murad take on himself at home that upsets Yezad?
(a) Weeding the flowerbeds.
(b) Winding the clock.
(c) Setting the table.
(d) Helping prepare supper.

11. What reason does Coomy give for wanting to move her father to Roxana's apartment?
(a) She says Roxana has asked him to come and stay.
(b) She says he is always happier around Roxana's family.
(c) She says she wants what is best for him.
(d) She says Roxana is jealous of Coomy's relationship with her father.

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

13. What is happening to Nariman as the story progresses?
(a) He is becoming more alert.
(b) He is becoming more loving.
(c) He is living less and less in the present world.
(d) He is becoming more aware of his mortality.

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

15. What is Yezad's reaction to the customer's offer?
(a) He refuses.
(b) He immediately tells his boss about the offer.
(c) He asks for time to think about it.
(d) He gladly accepts.