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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Dr. Mody earn the respect of the people of the Baag?
(a) He keeps the cats in the yard safe.
(b) He deals well with management issues.
(c) He gets all a rent decrease.
(d) He keeps Pesi in line.

3. What causes Rustomji to forget the bathroom leak and feel better?
(a) Calling the plumber.
(b) Taking a bath.
(c) A visit to Nariman.
(d) Seeing Gajra.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Kersi intend to do after Francis runs off?

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

3. Which voice is the story, "The Ghost of Firozsha Baag," written in?

4. What does Jaakaylee consider herself to be an expert at?

5. What would Rustomji not permit Mehroo to have in their new home as husband and wife?

Short Essay Questions

1. When and why does the bhoot stop the visits to Jaakaylee?

2. In "The Ghost of Firozsha Baag," how does Jacqueline's name get changed to Jaakaylee?

3. How does Silloo reason away her free use of Naramjai's fridge?

4. How does Mrs. Mody feel about Jehangir's visits to her home on Sunday mornings?

5. What makes Rustomji decide that he can go to the front of a very long line of people waiting for the A-1 bus?

6. Why does Dr. Mody assume that Jehangir stole the Spanish dancing-lady stamp?

7. What is life like for an ayah?

8. Why is Cajetan on Jaakaylee's mind since she has seen the bhoot?

9. What do Kersi's parents think of the friendship between Kersi and Francis?

10. What leads Tehmina to believe that Francis is much stronger than his slight body build shows?

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