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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who are recognized by their distinctly wrapped turbans, uncut hair, and steel bracelet (kara) in India?
(a) Hindi.
(b) Dervishes.
(c) Sari.
(d) Sikhs.

2. The second boy suggested by Mrs. Rupa Mehra's friend in Part 9 is dismissed because he is too what?
(a) Dark.
(b) Old.
(c) Tall.
(d) Young.

3. Who writes to Haresh promoting a match between him and Lata in Part 9?
(a) Mr. Sahgal.
(b) Maan Kapoor.
(c) Simran.
(d) Kalpana Gaur.

4. Who stands to lose substantial holdings under the Bihar Zamindari Act?
(a) The Hindus.
(b) The zamindaris.
(c) The matarashi.
(d) The Sikhs.

5. In Part 14, who objects to the fact that because Urdu is not taught in schools, Muslims and many Hindus are left not understanding the news of the country?
(a) Jha Tandor.
(b) Meenakshi Khan.
(c) Rajkumar Kapoor.
(d) Begum Abida Khan.

Short Answer Questions

1. What relative of the Mehras turns out to be a lecherous old man in Part 9?

2. Mahesh resigns from what political party in Part 14?

3. Mahesh Kapoor challenges who for evicting tenants from their lands in Part 14?

4. Most of the police force in Part 5 is made up of what?

5. What is known as the legislated separation of India and Pakistan supposedly to keep the Hindus in India and place the Muslims in Pakistan?

(see the answer key)

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