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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who are recognized by their distinctly wrapped turbans, uncut hair, and steel bracelet (kara) in India?
(a) Sikhs.
(b) Dervishes.
(c) Sari.
(d) Hindi.

2. What is known as the legislated separation of India and Pakistan supposedly to keep the Hindus in India and place the Muslims in Pakistan?
(a) The Enclosure.
(b) The Divide.
(c) The Partitian.
(d) The Wall.

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

4. Whose son in the novel is a mathematical savant?
(a) Kedarnath Tandon's.
(b) Maan Kapoor's.
(c) Amit Shashank's.
(d) Haresh Khanna's.

5. Who does Nawab Sahib invite to join him for lunch in Part 11?
(a) Arun Chatterji.
(b) Mahesh Kapoor.
(c) Haresh Chatterji.
(d) Maan Kapoor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Pran take the women to make up for his gag in Part 3?

2. What character in the novel is described as a notorious courtesan renowned for her singing?

3. Who is the youngest daughter of the Chatterji family?

4. Who feels as though she is drowning in conversation at the dinner party in Part 7?

5. What is the name of Lata Mehra's best friend?

(see the answer key)

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