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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. Nariman exhibits symptoms of the early stages of what disease?

2. Why can Husain only work part time?

3. What are Yezad's plans for Nariman when Nariman's time with the Chenoys is over?

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

5. Which of the following is most true about Coomy?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Nariman's relationship with his grandsons.

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

3. Describe the ways in which Roxana, Jehangir, and Yezad react to Nariman's presence in their home.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The title of the book could be interpreted in two ways: family is important and the issues and challenges of being a family. Tell how each interpretation could be supported by the events, action, and plot of the story.

Essay Topic 2

One of Kapur's reasons for not running for office is that his wife tells him that service to family comes before service to community. How is this theme carried throughout the story? Do you think Coomy and Roxana would have agreed with her? Why/why not?

Essay Topic 3

For most of the story, Coomy seems to be the controlling factor among all the characters. Is Coomy truly concerned about her family? Is she materialistic? Nurturing? Selfish? All of the above? Focusing on Coomy's personality and the way she interacts with others, write a character description of Coomy.

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