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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Paying Guests.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Daulat do once she is alone after Moti and Najamai leave?
(a) Cries.
(b) Goes to sleep.
(c) Snuffs out the oil lamp.
(d) Regrets getting rid of the pugree.

2. What plan does Boman have to evict the paying guests?
(a) A lawsuit.
(b) Photographs.
(c) Non-payment of rent.
(d) None.

3. Who is the first character introduced in the story, "One Sunday?"
(a) Najamai.
(b) Dolly.
(c) Silloo.
(d) Vera.

4. Where do the bai and seth go when they leave Jaakaylee to watch the children for the first time?
(a) To midnight mass.
(b) To a neighbor's dinner party.
(c) To a New Year's Eve dance.
(d) To the cinema.

5. Why does Jaakaylee ring the doorbell after the midnight mass?
(a) She has a nightmare.
(b) She has fallen down the steps.
(c) Her body hurts.
(d) Because of the bhoot.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is able to control Kordshedbai with a calm voice of reason?

2. What religion does Jaakaylee follow?

3. What is Pesi's single most important talent?

4. How does Daulat view Najamai?

5. What does Tehmina think the Boyces do to Najamai?

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