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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 7, 1 through 22.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. By whom is the Home Minister attacked in Parliament in Part 5?
(a) Ustad Majeed Khan.
(b) Mortu Chand.
(c) Begum Abida Khan.
(d) L. N. Agarwal.

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

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

4. What is the name of Lata Mehra's best friend?
(a) Malati.
(b) Sabir.
(c) Firoz Khan.
(d) Maan.

5. What character in the novel is described as a notorious courtesan renowned for her singing?
(a) Maan Kapoor.
(b) Mahesh Kapoor
(c) Raja of Marh.
(d) Saeeda Bai.

Short Answer Questions

1. Part 6 opens with music lessons from what famed Muslim musician?

2. Who is the eldest son of the Chatterji family?

3. Who is standing in for a student who is out ill in the music lessons in Part 6?

4. Who is the son of the wealthy Nawab Sahib of Baitar?

5. Who is marrying Pran Kapoor in Part 1?

(see the answer key)

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