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Beneath a Marble Sky: A Novel of the Taj Mahal Quiz

John Shors
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Beneath a Marble Sky: A Novel of the Taj Mahal Quiz

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1)

How many men does Isa ask for to build the monument? (from Part 2, Chapters 6-7)

35,000.
5,000.
10,000.
20,000.
2)

How many more guards are there guarding Shah Jahan than when Jahanara left? (from Part 4, Chapters 22-25)

2 times as many.
3 times as many.
4 times as many
5 times as many.
3)

How many days after Jahanara's beating by Khondamir does Ramadan start? (from Part 2, Chapters 8-9)

2.
3.
4.
5.
4)

A merchant is sentenced to death for using false scales. How old is his son? (from Part 2, Chapters 6-7)

11.
10.
13.
12.
5)

For how many years after Arjumand's death did Shah Jahan give up all worldly pleasures? (from Part 2, Chapters 8-9)

4 years.
3 year.
2 years.
1 year.
6)

In Chapter 12, where does Aurangzeb retreat in defeat? (from Part 2, Chapters 12-13)

Deccan.
Persia.
Afghanistan.
Bijapur.
7)

What color does Jahanara dye her hair when she returns to Agra? (from Part 4, Chapters 22-25)

Black.
Gray.
Red.
Silver.
8)

How did the Sultan of Bijapur die? (from Part 4, Chapters 22-25)

Shot in the back.
Gutted with a sword.
Cannon knocked off his head.
Fell off his horse.
9)

What nickname does Isa call Jahanara? (from Part 2, Chapters 10-11)

Hawk.
Sparrow.
Eagle.
Swallow.
10)

What angel whispered the words of Allah to Muhammad? (from Part 2, Chapters 8-9)

Maroni.
Raphael.
Gabriel.
Michael.
11)

What does Ladli bring Jahanara when she is imprisoned in a cell? (from Part 3, Chapters 17-18)

Dry bread.
Fruit.
A robe.
Bloody steaks.
12)

How many bulls were slaughtered to celebrate the dressing of some of the minarets with white marble? (from Part 2, Chapters 12-13)

80.
40.
60.
20.
13)

In Chapter 9, how many years has the mausoleum been under construction? (from Part 2, Chapters 8-9)

3.
4.
5.
2.
14)

How much time does Shivaji persuade the Sultan to give Jahanara and her family? (from Part 3, Chapters 19-21)

A week.
4 days.
5 days.
2 weeks.
15)

What does Aurangzeb eat as he awaits the execution of a merchant who falsified his scales? (from Part 2, Chapters 6-7)

Melon.
Garlic.
Grapes.
Onion.
16)

How many more elephants does Aurangzeb have in his army than Dara has? (from Part 3, Chapters 14-16)

500.
600.
300.
400.
17)

What fresh meat is brought for Jahanara, Isa, and Arjumand when they are reunited? (from Part 3, Chapters 19-21)

Duck.
Chicken.
Lamb.
Pork.
18)

What does Jahanara say there was at first after she saved Aurangzeb? (from Part 3, Narration)

Contentment.
Peace.
Magic.
Joy.
19)

What message does Jahanara want her granddaughters to take from her story? (from Part 4, Narration)

That they must be ready to kill their brother if the need presents itself.
That they needn't ever prove anything to anyone except themselves.
That they must be careful who they trust.
That they must always care for their parents.
20)

How many troops did Aurangzeb lose when caught in a trap by Shivaji? (from Part 4, Chapters 22-25)

2,000.
4,000.
3,000.
5,000.
21)

What color is the marble in the room that used to belong to Arjumand? (from Part 2, Chapters 10-11)

Black.
White.
Pink.
Red.
22)

How long does Shah Jahan want the celebration to last when the Taj Mahal is completed? (from Part 3, Chapters 14-16)

A month.
2 months.
3 weeks.
2 weeks.
23)

In Chapter 12, how many men does Shah Jahan ask Aurangzeb to take north to deal with the Persians? (from Part 2, Chapters 12-13)

60,000.
55,000.
50,000.
45,000.
24)

What color stallion does Aurangzeb ride, in Chapter 16? (from Part 3, Chapters 14-16)

Chestnut.
Black.
White.
Bronze.
25)

How old was Isa when he came to Delhi? (from Part 2, Chapters 6-7)

7.
10.
5.
12.
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