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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. Where is Mr. Mitchell when Bilquis arrives?
(a) Paris.
(b) London.
(c) Afghanistan.
(d) Rawalhindi.

2. How old was Bilquis when the book begins?
(a) Thirty-nine.
(b) Sixty-eight.
(c) Fifty-four.
(d) Forty-five.

3. What frightening experience did Bilquis have in January, 1967?
(a) She lost consciousness.
(b) She experienced a stupor of thought.
(c) An evil presence in her room.
(d) She was transported from her room.

4. Why was Pakistan created, according to Bilquis' father?
(a) As a homeland for infidels.
(b) As a homeland for Sufis.
(c) As a homeland for Hindus.
(d) As a homeland for Indian Muslims.

5. What did Bilquis see for the first time as a result of the Sunday night meetings at her house?
(a) Persecution.
(b) Conversions.
(c) A Christian hymnal.
(d) Pakistani Christians.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did neighborhood children do that bothered Bilquis?

2. How long did the mullah pray for Mahmud when the child fell ill?

3. What is the Kul?

4. How many guests at the dinner party were Pakistani?

5. Who arrived unexpectedly at Christmas time?

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