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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2 Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to Mistri Yakoob Balloch after his deal is made with the sisters?
(a) He impregnates one of the sisters.
(b) He kidnaps two of the sisters.
(c) He dies suspiciously.
(d) He is arrested and taken to prison.

2. What happens to Eduardo after Farah is expelled from school?
(a) He is murdered by Omar.
(b) He is savagely beaten by the natives.
(c) He is thrown down a well by Farah's father.
(d) He is fired from his teaching position.

3. Why does Omar strictly limit his sleep at night?
(a) He is attempting to live nocturnally.
(b) He has unusual theories about rest and health.
(c) He is afraid his mothers will sell him.
(d) He has regular nightmares.

4. What is the name of Bilquis' widowed father?
(a) Thusa Udi.
(b) Mahmoud Kemal.
(c) Mohammad Shakil.
(d) Jakil Mohatta.

5. How do the sisters continue to pay for the house's regular needs?
(a) By using their inheritance.
(b) By selling the household treasures piece-by-piece.
(c) By prostituting themselves.
(d) By selling their children into slavery.

Short Answer Questions

1. What oddity does Eduardo Rodrigues carry with him when he first enters the town of Q?

2. By how many breasts is Omar nourished?

3. How many of the sisters feign pregnancy after their coming-out party?

4. Where does Omar believe Hell is located?

5. What sort of story does the narrator claim to be writing, instead of a realistic novel?

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