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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of jewels are in the hilt of the ancient sword Shah Jahan wears to Jahanara's wedding?

2. What was Jaha's father's name before he became Emperor?

3. What religion is practiced by Jahanara's family?

4. What does Jahanara give the physician for staying the night with Dara when Dara becomes ill from poisoned meat?

5. What color is Nizam's hair?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the poem Jahanara's father wrote and where it was inscribed.

2. How does Isa mimic Paradise in his building?

3. How does Aurangzeb plan to kill Dara?

4. In Chapter 6, how does Isa describe the mausoleum to Jahanara?

5. Why does Jaha say the Emperor is cruel?

6. What is Nizam's story?

7. What wares do artisans sell at Chandi Chowk?

8. Why does Jahanara ask Ladli to tell Aurangzeb that Jahanara has stolen a ring from Khondamir?

9. Why did Jaha's daughter and husband bring her granddaughters to Agra?

10. What does Shah Jahan do after Arjumand dies?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Jahanara's father assigns her to assist the architect with the building of the mausoleum. Discuss Jahanara's duties as she assists with the building of the mausoleum and the value of her contributions to the project.

Essay Topic 2

Chapter 3 is titled "Lost Childhood." Discuss why and how Jahanara grows up quickly.

Essay Topic 3

Throughout the novel, Ladli sacrifices much to help Jahanara. Discuss how Ladli is able to help Jahanara and the sacrifices Ladli makes to do so.

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