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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. Who does Coomy initially ask for help when Nariman is brought home with an injured ankle?
(a) Their regular doctor, Dr. Tarapore.
(b) She did not ask for help.
(c) Their neighbor Dr. Fitter.
(d) The men who brought him home.

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

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

4. How long does Roxana tell Yezad that Nariman will stay with them?
(a) Three months.
(b) Three weeks.
(c) Until he is well.
(d) Three days.

5. How does Jal explain the constant hammering that Yezad asks about?
(a) He says their neighbor is a carpenter.
(b) He says it is their crazy neighbor.
(c) He says it is the neighbor's children playing.
(d) He says it is the apartment manager.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Coomy's first concern after getting rid of Nariman?

2. Why does Phoola Phoola quit?

3. Which of the following does not describe Vilas Rane?

4. What type of school do Murad and Jehangir attend?

5. Why do Vilas' friends urge Yezad to stay away from Matka?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What is the basis of the argument between Coomy and Roxana at the beginning of Chapter 9? How is this argument different from others they have had?

4. What do Vilas and Yezad talk about as they return to work after meeting Vilas' two friends? Why is this important?

5. What is the significance of Yezad's visit to Villie Cardmaster?

6. Describe the living conditions for Nariman Vakeel at the beginning of the novel.

7. What is the subject of Nariman's flashbacks, and why is mention of his flashbacks important to the story?

8. What is the difference in how Coomy and Nariman feel after Roxana and her family leave?

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

10. What type of person is Coomy?

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