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Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Sarosh?
(a) Some who killed a cat.
(b) A fellow who went abroad, to Toronto.
(c) He applied to The Canadian High Commission in New Delhi.
(d) Vera and Dolly's brother.

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

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

4. How is Jehangir physically different from Pesi?
(a) He has no facial hair.
(b) He is obese.
(c) He has muscular arms.
(d) He has very light hair.

5. Why would Tehmina curse anyone who passes in front of her early in the morning as she faces the rising sun?
(a) They would pollute her prayers.
(b) She is grumpy in the morning.
(c) She might trip over them.
(d) They would block the sunlight.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Kersi's favorite spot to be?

2. What does Dr. Mody do to reward Jehangir for collecting new stamps?

3. What finally happens to Sarosh on the plane flight back to India?

4. What does Dr. Mody eagerly show Jehangir on Sunday morning?

5. What do the boys tease Jaakaylee about when she comes to collect the boys in her charge?

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