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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Chotu?
(a) Siddiqui's servant.
(b) Murad's servant.
(c) Sarla's servant.
(d) Deven's servant.

2. Despite Deven sitting by his side, what does Chiku do during the interview with Nur?
(a) He falls asleep.
(b) He talks over Nur.
(c) He makes fun of Nur.
(d) He makes fun of Deven.

3. What words are used to describe the way the world outside the bus window looks to Deven as he rides back to Mirpore at the start of Chapter 4?
(a) Consequently dangerous.
(b) Frankly boring.
(c) Absolutely disgusting.
(d) Positively idyllic.

4. What does Deven attribute to Siddiqui's boldness in asking for funding for the tape recorder?
(a) Nur's magic.
(b) Murad's influence.
(c) Deven's prestige.
(d) Siddiqui's good relationship with the administration.

5. What concern regarding his interview with Nur does Deven share with Siddiqui before leaving his house in Chapter 8?
(a) Murad keeps interrupting the interview.
(b) Nur and Deven do not seem to be getting along.
(c) Nur is showing signs of dementia.
(d) Nur's family is asking for payment for the interview.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the old woman who enters Nur's room while he and Imtiaz are fighting say to Imtiaz?

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

3. What is the special occasion on Deven's second visit to Nur's home in Chapter 5?

4. What does Deven begin to do as Nur's wife cradles the crying child in their room?

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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