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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the x-ray of Nariman's ankle reveal?
(a) The ankle is healing, but will not be strong enough to walk on.
(b) The ankle needs to be reset.
(c) The ankle is healing nicely.
(d) The ankle is only beginning to heal.

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

3. What does Jehangir reveal to his family that he wants to write a book about?
(a) About Bombay.
(b) Religious practices.
(c) His grandfather.
(d) The Chenoy and Vakeel families.

4. How long will Nariman have to care for his foot?
(a) Four hours.
(b) Four days.
(c) Four weeks.
(d) Four months.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is not part of the special greeting Murad and Jehangir share with Nariman?

2. How would Mr. Kapur's action affect Yezad?

3. What does Jehangir propose to Murad on their way to school?

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

5. How are Murad and Jehangir instructed to act when they arrive at Nariman's home?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the atmosphere in the Vakeel home after Roxana and her family arrive.

2. What arguments to Vilas and his friends use to discourage Yezad from playing Matka?

3. Describe the living conditions for the Chenoy family.

4. What indications are there in Chapter 8 that Nariman is not likely to ever go back to his own home?

5. What examples can you find in Chapter 4 to prove that Coomy is selfish and only pretends to think of others first?

6. Who are the Shiv Sena?

7. What is Coomy's excuse for wanting to move Nariman to Roxana's, and what is her real reason?

8. What is Nariman's relationship with his family?

9. Describe the tactics Coomy uses to convince Roxana to let Nariman stay at Roxana's.

10. What is Dr. Tarapore's diagnosis when Coomy and Jal consult him about Nariman's crying episodes?

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