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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is a frequent guest in the house of Saeeda Bai and pays for her sexual services?
(a) Amit Chatterji.
(b) Raja of Marh.
(c) Arun Kapoor.
(d) Maan Kapoor.

2. Who is described as "lank, dark, gangly and asthmatic" in Part 1?
(a) Pran Kapoor.
(b) Firoz Khan.
(c) Maan Kapoor.
(d) Arun Kapoor.

3. With whom does Lata accidentally meet after her exam in Part 3?
(a) Malati.
(b) Maan.
(c) Kabir.
(d) Amir.

4. What does the Raja of Marh rip a page out of a book containing in Part 2?
(a) Urdu poetry.
(b) Hindi poetry.
(c) Hindu prayers.
(d) Muslim prayers.

5. In Part 3, Lata suffers from a complete mental block while taking what exam?
(a) English.
(b) Urdu.
(c) Math.
(d) Philosophy.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What romantic place have Kabir and Lata gone to in Part 2?

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

4. Where to Kabir and Lata a river boat trip in Part 3?

5. What religion is Kabir Durrani?

(see the answer key)

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