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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What volunteer organization does Rustomji have good remembrances of?
(a) The Peace Corps.
(b) Sisters of Charity.
(c) The Times of India Organization.
(d) The Social Service League.

2. What does Jaakaylee give up doing on Fridays to help discourage the ghost from visiting?
(a) Sleeping outside.
(b) Trying to become a vegetarian.
(c) Walking up the steps.
(d) Eating fish.

3. What has Kersi wanted to do ever since primary school?
(a) Teach cricket to students.
(b) Play serious cricket.
(c) Be a coach for a cricket team.
(d) Learn to fly aeroplanes.

4. What religion does Jaakaylee follow?
(a) She is Parsi.
(b) She is Catholic.
(c) She is Muslim.
(d) She is Hindu.

5. What is Gajra notorious for?
(a) Lying.
(b) Breaking dishes.
(c) Stealing.
(d) Tardiness.

6. What does Dr. Mody do to Pesi when he catches him being mean to Jehangir?
(a) Slaps him.
(b) Curses at him.
(c) Drags him away.
(d) Makes him go home.

7. What does Tehmina think the Boyces do to Najamai?
(a) Offer her their fridge to use.
(b) Rob her flat.
(c) Take advantage of her generosity.
(d) Help her whenever possible.

8. Why does the chasniwalla kill Dhunjisha?
(a) He is deemed a maniac.
(b) He is full of sin.
(c) He is extremely jealous.
(d) He is caught stealing silver trays.

9. What becomes a dream deferred for Minocher?
(a) Trying oxtail soup.
(b) Eating frog's legs.
(c) Giving clothing to the poor.
(d) Drinking Ostermilk.

10. What does Daulat do once she is alone after Moti and Najamai leave?
(a) Goes to sleep.
(b) Regrets getting rid of the pugree.
(c) Cries.
(d) Snuffs out the oil lamp.

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

12. Why does Daulat become relieved with Moti's conversation during the condolence visit?
(a) Moti tells Daulat some jokes.
(b) Moti forsakes the usual condolence questioning.
(c) Moti leaves within moments of saying she is sorry.
(d) Moti simpy sits with Daulat.

13. What does Jaakaylee consider herself to be an expert at?
(a) Praying.
(b) Babysitting.
(c) Scaring off ghosts.
(d) Cockroach killing.

14. What is it that Nariman Hansotia cannot convince Rustomji to do?
(a) Hire a plumber to fix the toilet.
(b) Chip in money to paint the building's exterior.
(c) Replaster the inside of his apartment.
(d) Treat his wife better.

15. What does Mehroo see parked outside the fire-temple?
(a) A fire truck.
(b) Police cars.
(c) An ambulance.
(d) Motorcycles.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Pesi's single most important talent?

2. What is Francis's job in Firozsha Baag?

3. Why does Jaakaylee leave her hometown to come to Bombay?

4. In "Condolence Visit," what is Daulat's one fervent prayer?

5. Who finally believes that Jaakaylee sees a bhoot?

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