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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What term refers to an elaborate and complex social system that combines elements of occupation, endogamy, culture, social class, and political power?
(a) Nobility.
(b) Class.
(c) Caste.
(d) Inferiority.

2. What is the name of the woman with whom Haresh Khanna is enamored in Part 9?
(a) Simran.
(b) Makali.
(c) Siana.
(d) Elise.

3. What friend does Mrs. Rupa Mehra enlist to help her find a husband for Lata in Part 9?
(a) Mr. Sahgal.
(b) Haresh Khanna.
(c) Kalpana Gaur.
(d) Maan Kapoor.

4. Pran sets up a joke in Part 3 for what holiday?
(a) April Fool's Day.
(b) Holi.
(c) Valentine's Day.
(d) Thiruvalluvar Day.

5. Who is found with questionable friends at the racetrack betting on the horses in Part 7?
(a) Pran.
(b) Arun.
(c) Maan.
(d) Varun.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What religious holiday of Hinduism is celebrated by splashing people with bright colored water?

3. Where does Maan travel to look after his business and collect debts owed to him in Part 13?

4. Whose drive to lead the armies of Shiva in opposition to the Muslims arises in conversation in Part 4?

5. What time is it when Lata's party almost hits a child in the streets going home from the club in Part 7?

(see the answer key)

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