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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the guru-shisya tradition Murad describes in Chapter 5?
(a) The shishya sits at the guru's feet for years to learn from and serve his guru.
(b) The shishya copies down the guru's work until he learns the guru's art.
(c) The shishya sits outside of the guru's house, sometimes for years, until the guru feels he is ready to meet him.
(d) The guru and shishya exchange letters over the course of years in which the guru guides the shishya.

2. Who says he is the corpse of the Urdu language "waiting to be buried" (42)?
(a) Murad.
(b) Deven.
(c) Nur.
(d) Deven's father.

3. What does Deven begin to do as Nur's wife cradles the crying child in their room?
(a) He cleans Nur's vomit.
(b) He sings the child a lullaby.
(c) He quietly leaves the room.
(d) He helps Nur up and brings him back to his friends.

4. Why does Siddiqui say he will request additional funding from the school for Deven's interview with Nur?
(a) Because he believes in Deven and wants to help.
(b) Because he has a better relationship with the registrar.
(c) Because the college owes him.
(d) Because he says Deven is incapable of doing it on his own.

5. What do Siddiqui's friends join them to do after he and Deven have dinner in Chapter 8?
(a) Recite poetry.
(b) Practice Urdu.
(c) Grade exams.
(d) Play poker.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Deven do with the paper he used to clean Nur's vomit?

2. In what way was Deven's friendship with Raj different than his friendship with Murad?

3. What does Imtiaz tell Nur he cannot do without the money she has earned performing that evening?

4. What does Deven's host do with the basket of fruit he brings her to show his gratitude?

5. What does Murad suggest Deven tell Nur regarding Nur's request that Deven work as his secretary?

(see the answer key)

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