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

2. In what decade was the Bihar Zamindari Act instilled?
(a) 1960s.
(b) 1950s.
(c) 1970s.
(d) 1940s.

3. What is the name of the woman with whom Haresh Khanna is enamored in Part 9?
(a) Simran.
(b) Siana.
(c) Makali.
(d) Elise.

4. What begins to break out in the city in Part 5?
(a) Disease.
(b) Starvation.
(c) Riots.
(d) Fires.

5. Where does Mahesh Kapoor go to run his farm in Part 14?
(a) Amit.
(b) Haresh.
(c) Rudhia.
(d) Rajkumar.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. What is the largest city within the state of Uttar Pradesh?

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

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

5. Who are recognized by their distinctly wrapped turbans, uncut hair, and steel bracelet (kara) in India?

(see the answer key)

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