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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does Jaakaylee come from?

3. What happens to Rustomji that angers him when he departs the A-1 bus?

4. Who has a long white beard, has a paunch and is nearly seventy-five years old?

5. What did Minocher wear to Sarosh-Sid's wedding when the groom did not wish to wear it?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Daulat refuse a gift of a portable tape recorder from her nephew Sarosh?

2. What specially-made recording does Daulat imagine she would have made for Nasjamai if she had the tape recorder?

3. Before Najamai purchased her fridge, how did Tehmina acquire the ice she needed?

4. Why is Behram roje such an important date for Mehroo?

5. What are Rustomji's feelings toward their gunga, Gajra?

6. Why does Dr. Mody become close with Jehangir, treating him like a son?

7. What drives Dr. Mody to slap Pesi in front of the boy of Firozsha Baag at play?

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

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

10. In "Condolence Visit," why is it that Daulat is not looking forward to the visits she will receive?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the ways in which Daulat, from "Condolence Visit," begins to move away from the traditional ways of dealing with death. Examine what makes her methods of dealing with the loss of her husband difficult to deal with, for both herself and others.

Essay Topic 2

In the story, "Lend Me Your Light," Kersi wonders, "What would it take to light the lantern in (Jamshed's)...soul?" Explain the meaning of his musing.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the two couples from "The Paying Guest." Delve into their personalities and main characteristics.

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