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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. When Aurangzeb comes to remove Jahanara from his cell, how many bodyguards come with him?
(a) 4.
(b) 5.
(c) 3.
(d) 6.
2. Where does the quote come from that is written at the beginning of Section 4?
(a) Song of the Soul.
(b) Death and Reincarnation.
(c) The Mingling of the Two Oceans.
(d) Epic Nation.
3. What is in a cell with Jahanara when she regains consciousness after the battle with Aurangzeb?
(a) Cheetahs.
(b) Jaguars.
(c) Panthers.
(d) Lions.
4. What part of Isa does Jahanara see in her granddaughters?
(a) Cheekbones.
(b) Hair.
(c) Noses.
(d) Eyes.
5. What message does Jahanara want her granddaughters to take from her story?
(a) That they needn't ever prove anything to anyone except themselves.
(b) That they must be ready to kill their brother if the need presents itself.
(c) That they must always care for their parents.
(d) That they must be careful who they trust.
6. How are the names of God described in the quote at the beginning of Part 4?
(a) Enigmatic.
(b) Beyond comprehension.
(c) Beyond understanding.
(d) Inscrutable.
7. How many warriors does Aurangzeb command with Shah and Murad, in Chapter 15?
(a) 80,000.
(b) 75,000.
(c) 65,000.
(d) 50,000.
8. What gift does a mysterious messenger deliver, in Chapter 18?
(a) Pigeon.
(b) Tulips.
(c) Falcon.
(d) Irises.
9. How long does Shah Jahan want the celebration to last when the Taj Mahal is completed?
(a) A month.
(b) 2 weeks.
(c) 3 weeks.
(d) 2 months.
10. Who does Arjumand marry?
(a) A stone worker.
(b) A noble.
(c) A prince.
(d) A fisherman.
11. When Ladli comes to Jahanara's cell with Aurangzeb and Khondamir, what is painted on her robe?
(a) Vines.
(b) Elephants.
(c) Chinese dragons.
(d) Flowers.
12. In what desert does Aurangzeb fight the Rajputs?
(a) Nafud.
(b) Denakil.
(c) Kalahari.
(d) Thar.
13. How old is Dara's son when he is executed?
(a) 14.
(b) 12.
(c) 15.
(d) 13.
14. According to the quote at the beginning of Section 4, how many names are there for God?
(a) Numberless.
(b) Infinite.
(c) 100s.
(d) 1,000s.
15. How long does it take for the Red Fort to surrender to Aurangzeb and his army?
(a) 1 1/2 weeks.
(b) 1 week.
(c) 2 days.
(d) 1 day.
Short Answer Questions
1. What do Jahanara's daughter's coos remind her of?
2. Where do Dara, Aurangzeb, and Jahanara meet their father after the riots between Muslims and Hindus.
3. How long does the Sultan believe it will be before Isa completes the mosque?
4. How many more elephants does Aurangzeb have in his army than Dara has?
5. What is one name for God that is used in Part 4, Narration?
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