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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. What business is Haresh Khanna involved in?
(a) Leather tanning.
(b) Shoe manufacturing.
(c) Clothing and textiles.
(d) Architecture.

2. What country borders India on the West?
(a) Iran.
(b) Bangladesh.
(c) Iraq.
(d) Pakistan.

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

4. The sibling rivalry between Varun and who comes to a head prior to a dinner party in Part 7?
(a) Arun.
(b) Amit.
(c) Maan.
(d) Haresh.

5. Who becomes infatuated with Saeeda Bai at the holy festivals in Part 2?
(a) Raja of Marh.
(b) Maan Kapoor.
(c) Amit Shashank.
(d) Arun Kapoor.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is awakened by a kick from Savita's baby during the night in Part 6?

3. What refers to a preparation from the leaves and flowers of the female cannabis plant, smoked or consumed as a beverage in India?

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

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

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