View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What object of Mr. Madon's does Gustad covet?
(a) His leather chair.
(b) His Mont Blanc pen.
(c) His teacup.
(d) His calculator.

2. What does Gustad find at the antique booth in Chapter 7?
(a) A comic book.
(b) A train set.
(c) A Meccano set.
(d) A xylophone.

3. What covers the windows in the Nobles' home?
(a) Mosquito netting.
(b) Curtains.
(c) Venetian blinds.
(d) Black paper.

4. As mentioned in Chapter 5, what play does young Sohrab direct in the Khodadad Building?
(a) Othello.
(b) King Lear.
(c) Macbeth.
(d) Hamlet.

5. About what conversation topic does Sohrab get angry in Chapter 3?
(a) Indira Gandhi's political leadership.
(b) The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT).
(c) Dinshawji's daughter.
(d) Religion.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the Nobles feed the chicken?

2. Which relative takes care of Tehmul?

3. What type of food does Malcolm teach Gustad to buy?

4. In Chapter 7, when does Gustad visit the Chor Bazaar?

5. Where does Miss Kutpitia buy her milk?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Gustad normally spend his lunch hour?

2. What foods does Dilnavaz cook for Roshan's birthday dinner, and how do her family members and Dinshawji enjoy them?

3. Describe Gustad's experience at the Chor Bazaar.

4. What is the state of Gustad's clothing? Why?

5. Describe the events of Gustad's accident.

6. What three things are worrying Gustad at the beginning of Chapter 9?

7. What does the letter from Sister Constance say, and how does Gustad respond?

8. Why does Dr. Paymaster talk about the Italian doll while he is examining Roshan, and what does he suggest will help the doll?

9. How does Ghulam Mohammed know Major Bilimoria, and what type of relationship do they have?

10. What does the notice that Gustad finds at the end of Chapter 1state? Why does it matter to the residents of the Khodadad Building?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 851 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample