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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 8.

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) Ustad Majeed Khan.
(d) Begum Abida Khan.

2. What dance is described which Mrs. Rupa Mehra does not understand in Part 7?
(a) Tango.
(b) Polka.
(c) Rhumba.
(d) Waltz.

3. Who is the best friend of Maan Kapoor in spite of their families' religious differences?
(a) Raja of Marh.
(b) Kabir Durrani.
(c) Firoz Khan.
(d) Amit Chatterji.

4. Who is determined to erect a Temple to Shiva just west of the Alamgiri Mosque in Part 5?
(a) Haresh Khanna.
(b) L. N. Agarwal.
(c) The Raja of Marh.
(d) Kedarnath Tandon.

5. Who is Firoz falling in love with in Part 6?
(a) Lata Mehra.
(b) Nawab Sahib.
(c) Savita Mehra.
(d) Tasneem.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is known as the legislated separation of India and Pakistan supposedly to keep the Hindus in India and place the Muslims in Pakistan?

2. Who is described as "lank, dark, gangly and asthmatic" in Part 1?

3. Who stands to lose substantial holdings under the Bihar Zamindari Act?

4. What does the Raja of Marh rip a page out of a book containing in Part 2?

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

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