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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of snake does Jahanara see in Aurangzeb's room as she returns from a celebration at the mausoleum?
(a) Cobra.
(b) Python.
(c) Krait.
(d) Viper.

2. What is the shape of the tomb chamber in the Taj Mahal?
(a) Triangle.
(b) Square.
(c) Pentagon.
(d) Octagon.

3. How long does it take Jahanara and Nizam to ride back to Agra?
(a) 3 weeks.
(b) 6 weeks.
(c) 2 months.
(d) A month.

4. Where does Nizam have a long ugly scar?
(a) Back.
(b) Forearm.
(c) Cheek.
(d) Thigh.

5. How old is Arjumand when Jahanar begins taking her to the Taj Mahal so Isa might see her more often?
(a) 4.
(b) 7.
(c) 5.
(d) 6.

6. In Chapter 13, how many minarets are finished being dressed with white marble?
(a) 10.
(b) 8.
(c) 4.
(d) 2.

7. How many times has Jahanara asked herself why she didn't allow Aurangzeb to die?
(a) 10,000.
(b) 1,000.
(c) 100,000.
(d) 5,000.

8. Where does the quote come from that is written at the beginning of Section 4?
(a) The Mingling of the Two Oceans.
(b) Song of the Soul.
(c) Epic Nation.
(d) Death and Reincarnation.

9. Where is Shah Jahan imprisoned once Aurangzeb captures the Red Fort?
(a) Round Tower.
(b) Octagonal Tower.
(c) A cell.
(d) His rooms.

10. How many days does the Sultan give Jahanara to spend with Isa and Arjumand?
(a) 3.
(b) 2.
(c) 1.
(d) 4.

11. What necklace does Ladli wear when she comes to Jahanara's cell with Aurangzeb and Khondamir?
(a) Gold.
(b) Silver.
(c) Ruby.
(d) Pearl.

12. What is one name for God that is used in Part 4, Narration?
(a) Eternal.
(b) Almighty.
(c) Most High.
(d) Holy One.

13. How old is Dara's son when he is executed?
(a) 13.
(b) 12.
(c) 15.
(d) 14.

14. What time of day is it in Part 3, Narration?
(a) Mid-day.
(b) Dawn.
(c) Noon.
(d) Early evening.

15. In Chapter 13, after giving her money to beggars, what does Jahanara wish to buy?
(a) Papaya.
(b) Pomegranate.
(c) Banana.
(d) Grapes.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many warriors fought inside the Red Fort?

2. What type of fruit does Shah Jahan eat when he is berating Aurangzeb for stirring up trouble between Muslims and Hindus.

3. How many men like Nizam does Jahanara wish they had at a battle?

4. Who does Arjumand marry?

5. How long is Jahanara without word from Nizam, after he joins Aurangzeb's army?

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