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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What difficult musical instrument to play is one of the instruments used as an accompaniment for Saeeda Bai's singing?
(a) Harati.
(b) Lute.
(c) Sarangi.
(d) Utar.

3. Arun's wife supposedly had what melted into earrings in Part 7?
(a) A ring.
(b) A gold medal.
(c) A watch.
(d) A bracelet.

4. How many children does Mahesh Kapoor have?
(a) 3.
(b) 2.
(c) 4.
(d) 5.

5. With whom does Lata confide in about her affair with Kabir in Part 3?
(a) Her father.
(b) Arun.
(c) Savita.
(d) Her mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. Maan Kapoor leaves Calcutta for a long trip to where in Part 8?

2. Malati urges Lata to audition for a part in what play in Part 12?

3. Whose son in the novel is a mathematical savant?

4. What family hosts a large dinner party in Part 7?

5. What servant of Saeeda Bai's does Maan embrace in Part 12?

(see the answer key)

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