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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapters 14-16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do breezes remind Jahanara of?
(a) Her husband's caresses.
(b) Her mother's touch.
(c) A baby's breath.
(d) Kisses.

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

3. By Chapter 8, how many workers die building the mausoleum?
(a) 14.
(b) 12.
(c) 13.
(d) 10.

4. In Chapter 10, what is embroidered on the robe Shah Jahan wears when he watches girls dancing in the harem?
(a) Elephants.
(b) Peacocks.
(c) Chinese Dragons.
(d) Cypress trees.

5. How many warriors does Aurangzeb command with Shah and Murad, in Chapter 15?
(a) 50,000.
(b) 65,000.
(c) 75,000.
(d) 80,000.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Isa when he came to Delhi?

2. How many more men does Aurangzeb have in his army than Dara has?

3. What does Ustad mean?

4. What could the architect that was hired by Shah Jahan turn marble into?

5. What does Jahanara say was the second thing to happen after she saved Aurangzeb?

(see the answer key)

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