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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12, A Time for Sowing.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Bilquis think Mrs. Mitchell had an "odd confidence"?
(a) Mrs. Mitchell said she knew God.
(b) Mrs. Mitchell was sure of the truth of Christianity.
(c) Mrs. Mitchell was unafraid of village gossip.
(d) Mrs. Mitchell claimed to understand the Bible.

2. Why did Uncle Fateh advise Bilquis to avoid Christian conversation about the Bible?
(a) Christians are argumentative.
(b) Christians are unreasonable.
(c) Christians are sinful.
(d) Christians are wrong.

3. What was the first sign that Bilquis' nature had changed?
(a) She sought the company of other believers.
(b) She didn't lie to her family.
(c) She felt happy all the time.
(d) She didn't speak crossly to her servants.

4. Where had Bilquis' great-grandfather fought for the British?
(a) In Rawalhindi.
(b) In the Khyber Pass.
(c) In New Zealand.
(d) In Kabul.

5. What is a biraderi?
(a) The village community.
(b) A Muslim place of worship.
(c) A partnership.
(d) The community of a family.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did she do to save herself?

2. What work did Bilquis do during World War II?

3. How many relatives visited Bilquis on the first day after her baptism?

4. What did Bilquis pray for Aunt Amina?

5. What did the anonymous letter call Bilquis?

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