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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who brings Daulat a portable tape recorder?
(a) Neighbors.
(b) Sarosh-Sid.
(c) The priest.
(d) Najamai.

2. Who does Daulat's cousin, Moti, bring with her on her condolence visit?
(a) Her grandchildren.
(b) Her mother.
(c) Her servant.
(d) Her husband.

3. What does Dr. Mody tell Jehangir's mother to do on Sunday morning?
(a) Send Jehangir outside to play.
(b) Get Jehangir a new story book.
(c) Pray.
(d) Send Jehangir to his house.

4. In Kersi's imagined morality play while watching a crowd in Bombay, what does the train represent?
(a) Apathy.
(b) Reality.
(c) Virtue.
(d) Vice.

5. Why is it that Khorshedbai does not get rid of her noisy bangles in "The Paying Guests?"
(a) The elegent look they give her.
(b) For the money they are worth.
(c) They announce her presence.
(d) Not to offend Ardessar.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Daddy make Kersi do for him every Sunday?

2. Why does Jaakaylee ring the doorbell after the midnight mass?

3. What is a bhoot?

4. At the end of "Squatter," what tale does Nariman agree to tell the next time?

5. When Jehangir is allowed to go out alone at night, what does he find fascinating at the children's playground?

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