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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What news about his intentions does Mr. Kapur share with Yezad as they get together after work?

2. What is Roxana's advice to Jehangir about writing a book?

3. Which of the following best describes the home Roxana and her family live in?

4. How does Coomy hope to combat the smell of Nariman's bowel movements?

5. What prompts Roxana to change her mind about taking her father in?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Why is it important to Yezad that Kapur run for municipal office?

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

6. What was the result of Nariman's visit from Dr. Tarapore at the beginning of Chapter 8?

7. Describe how Nariman's arrival changes things for the Chenoy family.

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When using the good china for Murad's birthday reminds the family that one of Nariman's beliefs was that people should "take pleasure in the beautiful things to defeat the sadness and sorrow of life." How did Nariman live up to that belief? Did any other characters in the story follow his lead? How is that philosophy revealed throughout the story?

Essay Topic 2

As the family moves into more comfortable lodgings, begins to have more money, and find other interests, they begin to lose touch with each other and with their own values. Show how this affects the characters individually and as a family. Is this a natural progression of events in this story? Is it true in life as well as in fiction?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the living conditions at Chateau Felicity and Pleasant Villa. How does each location impact the story, and what do you learn about the characters from their association with the two different homes?

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