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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I, Chapters 1-3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who did Jaha's father have to wed before he could marry Arjumand?
(a) A Persian princess.
(b) An Indian princess.
(c) A Pakistani princess.
(d) A noble's daughter.

2. How old was Nizam when his parents were killed by a warlord?
(a) 7.
(b) 4.
(c) 6.
(d) 5.

3. What color is Nizam's hair?
(a) Red.
(b) Brown.
(c) Black.
(d) Grey.

4. What color veil does Jahanara wear when she and Dara talk in the Abode of Love?
(a) Indigo.
(b) Lavender.
(c) Scarlet.
(d) Turquoise.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jaha say she cherishes as much as the sights along the Yamuna River?

2. How old was Jahanara's great-grandfather when he inherited the throne?

3. What is on Jaha's right as she is rowed down the Yamuna River?

4. In the harem, what color do the ladies usually paint their nails?

5. What is the name of the man who steals a bag of rice?

(see the answer key)

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