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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Exercises.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is the compound watchman happy when Nariman tells the boys a story?
(a) He gets to retell the story at home.
(b) He likes seeing the boys learn things.
(c) He gets paid extra for listening also.
(d) His job of watching the boys gets easier.

2. Why does Jaakaylee sleep outside the flat after the Christmas midnight mass?
(a) Everyone else does it.
(b) She has no key.
(c) It is a neighborhood custom.
(d) The weather is always pleasant.

3. What happens to Rustomji that angers him when he departs the A-1 bus?
(a) The conductor yells at him for not going upstairs.
(b) Someone spits tobacco juice on him.
(c) He discovers the leaky toilet water is still on him.
(d) He is put to the back of the line.

4. Who is the narrator of "Lend Me Your Light?"
(a) Kersi.
(b) Navjeet.
(c) Jamshed.
(d) Percy.

5. What does Mehroo do at the entrance of her home to honor the holiday?
(a) Make chalk designs.
(b) Plant colorful flowers.
(c) Put out a religious figure.
(d) Light a candle.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Khorshedbai place on the veranda every morning?

2. Why is it that Khorshedbai does not get rid of her noisy bangles in "The Paying Guests?"

3. Why does Kashmira make a comment about a pretty foreign stamp on Khorshedbai's letter?

4. What does Daulat do once she is alone after Moti and Najamai leave?

5. Who is Vera?

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