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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Jehangir is allowed to go out alone at night, what does he find fascinating at the children's playground?
(a) Couples returning from the cinema.
(b) The men's gym there.
(c) The ayahs with children.
(d) Couples necking on the benches.

2. What does Boman do to encourage helpful advice from Rustomji?
(a) He compliments him.
(b) He threatens his intelligence.
(c) He pleads.
(d) He pays him off.

3. In the story "Squatter," how could people tell when Nariman Hansotia was in a good mood?
(a) When he parked his car in front of his apartment window.
(b) When he went straight inside his house after work.
(c) When he came home very late.
(d) When he brought ice cream for the neighborhood boys.

4. Where does Jehangir end up sleeping after his date with Behroze at her home?
(a) Outside his apartment door.
(b) In his car.
(c) In his own bed.
(d) At Behroze's home.

5. What about Jenhangir's mother embarrasses him when he introduces her to his girlfriend?
(a) Her obvious poverty.
(b) Her chewing on cloves.
(c) Her backwards accent.
(d) Her mathoobanoo.

6. Who does Mrs. Maha-Lepate arrange an appointment with for Sarosh?
(a) Mr. Rawaana.
(b) A nutritionist.
(c) The Immigrant Aid Society.
(d) Dr. No-Ilaaz.

7. What becomes known throughout "Squatter" as Jehangir's nickname, given to him by Pesi?
(a) Jehangir the Janitor.
(b) Mama's Boy.
(c) Teacher's Pet.
(d) Bulsara Bookworm.

8. What is the only thing Jehangir's father has to say about Jehangir's relationship with the girl from college?
(a) "There is something about the way she talks."
(b) "She does not respect your parents."
(c) "Trust your mother's instincts."
(d) "She wears too much make-up."

9. What does Jehangir's mother tell him will happen if he returns home after eight o'clock at night?
(a) The apartment door will be locked.
(b) He will be punished forcefully.
(c) His parents will not speak to him again.
(d) A curse will be upon him.

10. What does Sarosh have trouble doing?
(a) Using the toilet.
(b) Playing cricket well.
(c) Hunting tigers.
(d) Making money.

11. Why are there so many calendars hanging in Kersi's house?
(a) To hide the crumbling walls.
(b) To keep the Parsi religiion alive.
(c) They are the considered works of art.
(d) In order to keep track of different dates.

12. Who is the narrator of "Of White Hairs and Cricket?"
(a) Percy.
(b) Kersi.
(c) Pesi.
(d) Daddy.

13. What infection does Kersi suffer the last night before his flight to Toronto?
(a) Sinusitis.
(b) A viral infection.
(c) The flu.
(d) Conjunctivitis.

14. What are Bhagwan Baba's words of advice?
(a) "Do the best thing for Jehingar."
(b) "Avoid the girl."
(c) "Life is a trap, full of webs."
(d) "A higher force impells you."

15. What does Nariman expect to hear from the boys at suspenseful parts of his stories?
(a) The answers to his questions.
(b) Questions as to what comes next.
(c) Guesses as to what happens next.
(d) Laughter.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Jamshed eat lunch at one o'clock?

2. What is Sarosh's tone when he promises at a party to return to Bombay in ten years if he is not fully Canadian by then?

3. Why would Tehmina curse anyone who passes in front of her early in the morning as she faces the rising sun?

4. In Kersi's imagined morality play while watching a crowd in Bombay, what does the train represent?

5. in "Lend Me Your Light," what do tiffin carriers deliver to the school?

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