View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Kedarnath Tandon's occupation?
(a) Clothing designer.
(b) University professor.
(c) Shoe merchant.
(d) Architect.

3. Who introduces Haresh to the shoemaker Jagat Ram in Part 4?
(a) Haresh Khanna.
(b) The Raja of Marh.
(c) Kedarnath Tandon.
(d) L. N. Agarwal.

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

5. Who is standing in for a student who is out ill in the music lessons in Part 6?
(a) Mortu Chand.
(b) Begum Abida Khan.
(c) L. N. Agarwal.
(d) Ustad Majeed Khan.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What game, played by Meenakshi, is a card game of the rummy family of games believed to be a variant of 500 Rum?

3. What begins to break out in the city in Part 5?

4. Lata accompanies Meenakshi and who on a shopping trip in Part 7?

5. With what man do the women in Part 3 face an awkward encounter while out with Pran?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 204 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample