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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which of the following does not describe Vilas Rane?
(a) He is unemployed.
(b) He is a friend of Yezad.
(c) He works in a bookstore.
(d) He writes letters for others.

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

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

5. Why does Coomy request that Phoola Phoola clean her room first?
(a) Because it was not cleaned the last time.
(b) So she can go back to bed.
(c) So she can spend time with her father.
(d) So she can watch to see that it is done correctly.

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

7. What happens the first time Nariman attempts to walk when he gets back to Roxana's?
(a) His ankle breaks again.
(b) He stumbles, but manages to limp to the table.
(c) Nariman gives up once he puts his foot on the floor.
(d) It goes very well.

8. Which of the following best describes the home Roxana and her family live in?
(a) A roomy two-bedroom flat in a new building.
(b) A comfortable flat in a well-kept building.
(c) A quiet two-room flat in an old but clean building.
(d) A crowded two-room flat in a decaying building.

9. What opportunity does one of the customers present to Yezad?
(a) To leave his job and take a better one.
(b) To receive an extra shipment without paying for it.
(c) To receive protection from the rioters.
(d) To pad the bill and make extra money.

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

11. What news about his intentions does Mr. Kapur share with Yezad as they get together after work?
(a) He is considering buying another store.
(b) He is considering selling the store.
(c) He is considering running for the municipal council.
(d) He is considering adding on the the store he has.

12. What is characteristic of the Shiv Sena?
(a) They are ultra liberals.
(b) They are loyal traditionalists.
(c) They are radical conservatives.
(d) They have no political views.

13. According to Coomy, who is supposed to inherit Chateau Felicity?
(a) Coomy and Jal.
(b) Yasmin.
(c) Lucy.
(d) Roxana and Yezad.

14. What does Yezad borrow from their neighbor Villie Cardmaster?
(a) An extra sheet.
(b) An old blanket.
(c) An extra bed.
(d) An old tablecloth.

15. What is the subject of the argument between Roxana and Coomy?
(a) Money.
(b) Religion.
(c) Jehangir's behavior.
(d) Murad's behavior.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Coomy intend to let Nariman come home?

2. What does Miss Alvarez think of the position of homework monitor?

3. Why does Roxana stop Jehangir from explaining his book to Nariman?

4. What does Roxana wish to talk to Coomy about when she goes to Chateau Felicity?

5. What responsibility does Murad take on himself at home that upsets Yezad?

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