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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Part 6, who suddenly realizes that Mortu accompanies Saeeda Bai?
(a) L. N. Agarwal.
(b) The Raja of Marh.
(c) Begum Abida Khan.
(d) Ustad Majeed Khan.

2. Who is awakened by a kick from Savita's baby during the night in Part 6?
(a) Amit.
(b) Pran.
(c) Varun.
(d) Arun.

3. Who becomes the attack point in the legislative inquiry over the police handling of the riot in Part 5?
(a) Begum Abida Khan.
(b) L. N. Agarwal.
(c) Ustad Majeed Khan.
(d) Mortu Chand.

4. What term refers to a king or prince in India?
(a) Raja.
(b) Imam.
(c) Holi.
(d) Sari.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What refers to a small, two-wheeled, cart-like passenger vehicle with a fold-down top, pulled by one person?

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

3. What Indian term refers to a collector of farm revenue, who paid a fixed sum on the district assigned to him?

4. Who is described as corrupt and besotted with courtesans in Part 4?

5. Whose son in the novel is a mathematical savant?

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