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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Most of the police force in Part 5 is made up of what?
(a) Hindus.
(b) Muslims.
(c) Jews.
(d) Christians.

2. Who does Pran tell his family Lata has eloped with in Part 3?
(a) Maan Kapoor.
(b) Kabir Durrani.
(c) Amit Chatterji.
(d) Firoz Khan.

3. In Part 9, Haresh has problems at CLFC and sets out to find a job where?
(a) Simran.
(b) James Hawley.
(c) Mr. Sahgal.
(d) Kalpana Gaur.

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

5. What refers to a small, two-wheeled, cart-like passenger vehicle with a fold-down top, pulled by one person?
(a) Pedicab.
(b) Footbike.
(c) Pedal-cart.
(d) Rickshaw.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Maan determines to learn what language in order to communicate with Saeeda Bai in Part 6?

3. Who is Mrs. Rupa Mehra's youngest child?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Lata's affair with Kabir begin? Who does Lata confide in within her family?

2. Where is a dinner party held in Part 7? What does the conversation center on?

3. Who does Mrs. Rupa Mehra meet for the first time in Part 9?

4. What conflict does the Deputy Superintendent face in Part 5? How does he overcome the obstacle?

5. What political conflicts take place in Parliament in Part 5? What is the central political issue?

6. What happens with Rasheed's family in Part 17? Why?

7. What family conflict is central in the Chatterji family in Part 7?

8. What happens with Maan and Firoz in Part 17? Who is injured?

9. What festival is taking place in Part 2? Who entertains during the festival?

10. Where does Part 11 take place? What legislature is being discussed?

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