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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Pran take the women to make up for his gag in Part 3?
(a) The movies.
(b) The park.
(c) The Taj Mahal.
(d) A museum.

2. What term refers to the shoes favored by Haresh because they represent British superiority to him?
(a) Boots.
(b) Wing-tips.
(c) Clogs.
(d) Brogues.

3. Who is described as corrupt and besotted with courtesans in Part 4?
(a) Kedarnath Tandon.
(b) Haresh Khanna.
(c) L. N. Agarwal.
(d) The Raja of Marh.

4. Who is the father of Firoz Khan?
(a) Mr. Mahesh Kapoor.
(b) Arun Khan.
(c) Rasheed.
(d) Nawab Sahib.

5. What refers to a small, two-wheeled, cart-like passenger vehicle with a fold-down top, pulled by one person?
(a) Footbike.
(b) Pedal-cart.
(c) Pedicab.
(d) Rickshaw.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Pran tell his family Lata has eloped with in Part 3?

2. What character in the novel is described as a notorious courtesan renowned for her singing?

3. What refers to a title for a Muslim religious leader or chief?

4. What is the capital of Pakistan?

5. What business is Haresh Khanna involved in?

(see the answer key)

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