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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Condolence Visit," what is Daulat's one fervent prayer?
(a) To tell her visitors how her husband died.
(b) That Minocher would receive a miracle cure.
(c) For mourners to arrive after one month.
(d) For Minocher to die with dignity.

2. Who is the foremost "flicker" amongst the schoolboys in "The Collectors"?
(a) Patla.
(b) Eric.
(c) Jehangir.
(d) Pesi.

3. What did Minocher wear to Sarosh-Sid's wedding when the groom did not wish to wear it?
(a) A top hat.
(b) A tuxedo.
(c) Silk pajamas.
(d) The pugree.

4. What is Kersi doing as Silloo divides her meat up for the freezer?
(a) Listening to the radio.
(b) Fixing Percy's bat.
(c) Repairing a cricket bat.
(d) Playing cricket outside.

5. What does someone steal on Jehangir's behalf?
(a) Coins.
(b) Stamps.
(c) Chewing gum.
(d) Pencils.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Eric want his favor granted from Jehangir?

2. Where does Jaakaylee come from?

3. What does Rustomji enjoy watching each morning, though he does it surreptitiously?

4. What religion does Jaakaylee follow?

5. Who are Patla Babu and Jhaaria Babu?

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