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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Deven often forget to write down Nur's words?
(a) He did not sleep well the night before.
(b) He is bored stiff.
(c) He is so caught up in listening to him.
(d) He is busy fidgeting with the tape recorder.

2. What does Murad say they can afford with the funding Deven has received from the college for the tape recorder?
(a) One for Deven and one for Murad.
(b) None at all.
(c) The cheapest, worst model.
(d) The best of the best.

3. What color is the shirt Deven wears on the bus ride from Mirpore to Delhi to meet Nur?
(a) Green.
(b) White.
(c) Yellow.
(d) Black.

4. Why does Deven leave Siddiqui to the task of requesting funds for the tape recorder?
(a) Because the registrar dislikes Deven.
(b) Because Siddiqui is well-liked at the school.
(c) Because Deven has no idea how to go about doing it.
(d) Because they are more likely to fund the Urdu department than the Hindi department.

5. What does Deven's host do with the basket of fruit he brings her to show his gratitude?
(a) She gives it to monks.
(b) She gives it back to Deven.
(c) She serves it that evening with dinner.
(d) She bakes a cake.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Deven wonder about regarding the paper he used to clean up Nur's vomit at the end of Chapter 3?

2. What does Deven say about Sarla's parents at the end of Chapter 8?

3. How does Nur describe Deven's relationship with Hindi?

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

5. What animal does the bus hit while Deven is riding from Mirpore to Delhi?

(see the answer key)

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