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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 animal does the bus hit while Deven is riding from Mirpore to Delhi?
(a) A stray dog.
(b) A cow.
(c) A wild turkey.
(d) A stray cat.

2. When Deven reflects on his life with Sarla, how does he see himself when they first married?
(a) More in love with Sarla than she was with him.
(b) More frightened than confident.
(c) More poet than professor.
(d) More wife than husband.

3. How many faculty make up the Urdu department at the college?
(a) 5.
(b) 1.
(c) 0.
(d) 15.

4. What does Deven do when he is approached by a beggar with a python around his neck?
(a) He screams and runs away.
(b) He gives the man his tea.
(c) He gives him a coin.
(d) He invites the man to lunch.

5. What is Deven's occupation?
(a) College lecturer.
(b) Songwriter.
(c) Journalist.
(d) Magazine editor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What rumor does Jayadev tell Deven has been floating around the college regarding his trips to Delhi?

2. How long has Deven been trying to interview Nur by the time Murad calls and tells him to wrap it up?

3. What does Nur tell Deven about Imtiaz in Chapter 5?

4. Despite Deven sitting by his side, what does Chiku do during the interview with Nur?

5. What concern regarding his interview with Nur does Deven share with Siddiqui before leaving his house in Chapter 8?

(see the answer key)

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