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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapters 12-13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many women live in the harem?
(a) About 800.
(b) About 600.
(c) 100's.
(d) 1,000's.

2. What religion is practiced by Jahanara's family?
(a) Sikism.
(b) Hindu.
(c) Jainism.
(d) Islam.

3. What do the wooden execution blocks rest upon?
(a) Slab of granite.
(b) Limestone.
(c) A block of marble.
(d) Basalt.

4. What could the architect that Shah Jahan hired turn jade into?
(a) Realistic statues.
(b) Silk.
(c) Flowers.
(d) Jewels.

5. What does Jahanara give the physician for staying the night with Dara when Dara becomes ill from poisoned meat?
(a) Precious gems.
(b) Silk and golden thread.
(c) Silver coins.
(d) Gold coins.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Dara, Aurangzeb, and Jahanara meet their father after the riots between Muslims and Hindus.

2. What is the name of the architect Shah Jahan hires?

3. How long did Shah Jahan do nothing but grieve for his wife?

4. What color tunic does Aurangzeb wear when he goes with his siblings to play at the river?

5. How old is the boy Jahanara tries to rescue at the river?

(see the answer key)

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