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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8 & 9 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Deven head once he arrives in Mirpore after his first meeting with Nur?
(a) The college.
(b) A mosque.
(c) His house.
(d) His mother's house.

2. Who does Deven envision "holding a tattered copy of poems in his hands" (70) while looking through Manu's books?
(a) Murad.
(b) His father.
(c) Himself on his death bed.
(d) Nur.

3. Why does Murad get frustrated with Deven at then end of Chapter 5 when he has come up with a solution to Deven's problem of having to keep his job at the college?
(a) Deven refuses Murad's suggestion.
(b) He feels Deven cannot think for himself.
(c) Deven tells Murad to interview Nur himself.
(d) Deven does not understand what Murad is saying.

4. In what way was Deven's friendship with Raj different than his friendship with Murad?
(a) It was more demanding.
(b) It was less demanding.
(c) It was awkward.
(d) It lasted longer.

5. What does Deven say about Sarla's parents at the end of Chapter 8?
(a) They are illiterate.
(b) They are poor.
(c) They are amazing.
(d) They are mean.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why has Sarla become bitter in their marriage?

2. Who does Nur tell his servant to wake so they can sing for his guests?

3. Who is Chotu?

4. Why did Deven's mother send him to live in Delhi when he was young?

5. Why does Deven call Murad in a panic not long after he arrives to meet Nur for the interview?

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