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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Jaakaylee begin to mend while waiting for bai-seth to return home?
(a) The tablecloth.
(b) The torn sheet.
(c) Her brother's pants.
(d) An old dress.

2. Why does Kersi attend the Parsi New Year celebrations in Toronto?
(a) To learn about different airlines.
(b) To look for Jamshed.
(c) To meet people from Bombay.
(d) For the food.

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

4. What do Najamai and Moti first do when they realize the young man has come to see the purgree?
(a) Drop their tea.
(b) Smile in approval.
(c) Scream.
(d) Exchange glances.

5. How much does Daulat sell the pugree for?
(a) Ten rupees.
(b) Five hundred rupees.
(c) Nothing.
(d) One hundred rupees.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the only thing Jehangir's father has to say about Jehangir's relationship with the girl from college?

2. Who brings Daulat a portable tape recorder?

3. Who is the first character introduced in the story, "One Sunday?"

4. What becomes known throughout "Squatter" as Jehangir's nickname, given to him by Pesi?

5. Which special day means a lot to Mehroo?

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