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

2. How does Nariman injure his ankle?
(a) He falls down the stairs.
(b) He falls into a trench.
(c) He falls over an unseen object.
(d) He falls while playing a game.

3. What service does Jehangir provide for Nariman?
(a) He helps Nariman eat.
(b) He reads the paper to Nariman.
(c) He combs Nariman's hair.
(d) He helps Nariman find a place to lie down.

4. What is Nariman's response about moving to Roxana's?
(a) He does not want to leave the comfort of his own room.
(b) He will agree if it is okay with her.
(c) He wants to ask her himself.
(d) He is happy and excited about the move.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is to play in the afternoon cricket match?

2. According to Coomy, who is supposed to inherit Chateau Felicity?

3. Why does Coomy get angry during the discussion about the cost of caring for Nariman?

4. What is the subject of the argument between Roxana and Coomy?

5. What happens as the Chenoys wait at the bus stop?

Short Essay Questions

1. What choices does Coomy make about caring for Nariman at home and why?

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

3. Who are the Shiv Sena?

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

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

6. What do you know of VIkram Kapur from the incidents in Chapter 7?

7. Who is Husain and what is his role in the story?

8. What type of person is Coomy?

9. What do you learn about Coomy from her actions in Chapter 5?

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

(see the answer keys)

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