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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On whom does Aurangzeb blame his retreat?
(a) Jahanara.
(b) Hindus.
(c) Muslims.
(d) Dara.

2. In Chapter 13, after giving her money to beggars, what does Jahanara wish to buy?
(a) Banana.
(b) Grapes.
(c) Papaya.
(d) Pomegranate.

3. When Ladli comes to Jahanara's cell with Aurangzeb and Khondamir, what is painted on her robe?
(a) Elephants.
(b) Chinese dragons.
(c) Flowers.
(d) Vines.

4. How many troops did Aurangzeb lose when caught in a trap by Shivaji?
(a) 5,000.
(b) 4,000.
(c) 3,000.
(d) 2,000.

5. How old is Dara's son when he is executed?
(a) 13.
(b) 15.
(c) 12.
(d) 14.

Short Answer Questions

1. What fruit is brought to the cell after Jahanara is imprisoned again?

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

3. How many times has Jahanara asked herself why she didn't allow Aurangzeb to die?

4. What is one name for God that is used in Part 4, Narration?

5. What part of Isa does Jahanara see in her granddaughters?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Jahanara always try to show her father that she was worthy of his love?

2. What does Aurangzeb do when a cobra without fangs is placed in his bed?

3. What illness does Shah Jahan catch during monsoon season?

4. Why, as Jahanara's daughter grows older, does Jahanara spend fewer nights with Isa?

5. What does Shah Jahan want Jahanara to promise him before he dies?

6. Why doesn't Jahanara wipe the blood from her face when Aurangzeb backhands her?

7. What does Shah Jahan tell Jahanara when she asks why Aurangzeb has became cruel?

8. How does Jahanara disguise herself when she returns to Jahanara?

9. In Chapter 13, when Jahanara goes into Aurangzeb's room, what does she see?

10. Why doesn't Jahanara envy her granddaughters for their youth?

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