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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4, Chapters 22-25.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why did Aurangzeb turn cruel?
(a) Because of anger.
(b) Because of hate.
(c) Because of fear.
(d) Because of jealousy.

3. What is Khondamir's house built from?
(a) Granite.
(b) Slate.
(c) Sandstone.
(d) Marble.

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

5. What does Nizam say Jahanara was called by the servants when she was a young girl?
(a) Little One.
(b) Kitten.
(c) Little Squirrel.
(d) Butterfly.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of a woman does Jahanara say she is?

2. What do Jahanara's daughter's coos remind her of?

3. How many women live in the harem?

4. At the beginning of Chapter 10, in how many days does Aurangzeb plan to kill Dara?

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

(see the answer key)

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