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Auspicious Occasion

1. In the story, "Auspicious Occasion," what does Rustomji do for a living?
(a) He is a lawyer.
(b) He is a businessman.
(c) He is a banker.
(d) He is a matchmaker.

2. What would Rustomji not permit Mehroo to have in their new home as husband and wife?
(a) A separate "unclean" room.
(b) New linens.
(c) Dentures.
(d) Colorful clothing.

3. Which special day means a lot to Mehroo?
(a) Parsi roje.
(b) Novjote.
(c) Behram roje.
(d) Fravashi.

4. Why does Rustomji shout at the boys of Firozsha Baag?
(a) For not fixing his toilet.
(b) For playing cricket there.
(c) For robbing apartments.
(d) For getting plaster in his bathtub.

5. What is it that Nariman Hansotia cannot convince Rustomji to do?
(a) Replaster the inside of his apartment.
(b) Chip in money to paint the building's exterior.
(c) Hire a plumber to fix the toilet.
(d) Treat his wife better.

6. What nickname for Rustomji comes as a result of something Nariman says?
(a) Rustomji-at-the-ready.
(b) Cheapie Rustomji.
(c) Penny pincher.
(d) Rustomji-the-curmudgeon.

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