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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6 & 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Imtiaz call Deven while she is sick in bed in Chapter 7?
(a) A scoundrel.
(b) A jackal.
(c) A dog.
(d) A rat.

2. How does Murad describe the Hindi language?
(a) The language of aristocrats.
(b) The language of peasants.
(c) The language of love.
(d) That florid language.

3. What does Sarla ask Deven when she overheard Jayadev telling him of the rumor going around about his trips to Delhi?
(a) If he is having an affair.
(b) If they can go home.
(c) If he enjoys his time with Nur.
(d) If they are really that poor.

4. Who is the small crying child in the room with Nur and his wife in Chapter 3?
(a) The servants son.
(b) Nur's son.
(c) An orphan.
(d) Nur's grandson.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Murad's occupation?

2. Why does Deven leave Siddiqui to the task of requesting funds for the tape recorder?

3. How did Deven and Sarla come to be married?

4. Why does Nur say he is unable to recite his memoirs to Deven at the start of Chapter 7?

5. What is Deven's wife's name?

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