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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapters 19-21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who did Jaha's father have to wed before he could marry Arjumand?
(a) An Indian princess.
(b) A noble's daughter.
(c) A Pakistani princess.
(d) A Persian princess.

2. What is the name of the architect Shah Jahan hires?
(a) Siraaj.
(b) Isa.
(c) Aarif.
(d) Nakul.

3. Who rows Jaha down the Yamuna River, in Part I, Narration?
(a) Ruayya.
(b) Jahan.
(c) Gulbadan.
(d) Nizam.

4. How many men like Nizam does Jahanara wish they had at a battle?
(a) 500.
(b) 10,000.
(c) 100.
(d) 1,000.

5. On whom does Aurangzeb blame his retreat?
(a) Dara.
(b) Muslims.
(c) Jahanara.
(d) Hindus.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of breezes can make tears bloom within Jahanara?

2. How old is Jahanara, in Chapter 8, when she finds herself on a barge with Isa, Nizam, and a group of trusted craftsmen?

3. What is in a cell with Jahanara when she regains consciousness after the battle with Aurangzeb?

4. What does Jahanara give Nizam before he leaves to fight with Aurangzeb?

5. How many days does it take to load the barges with marble?

(see the answer key)

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