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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 special occasion on Deven's second visit to Nur's home in Chapter 5?
(a) Nur's birthday.
(b) Nur's son's birthday.
(c) Imtiaz's birthday.
(d) Deven's birthday.

2. What happens on the balcony just as Deven is about to ask Nur if he can interview him?
(a) A servant comes to give Nur a massage.
(b) Deven gets sick and has to leave.
(c) Nur falls asleep.
(d) Nur's wife demands he come back inside.

3. Why does the college Deven works for have an Urdu department?
(a) Because the Principal wants to keep Urdu alive.
(b) Because Deven pushed for one.
(c) Because they received a large donation from a Muslim family.
(d) Because Urdu was a highly sought after degree.

4. What does Deven say about Sarla's parents at the end of Chapter 8?
(a) They are amazing.
(b) They are poor.
(c) They are mean.
(d) They are illiterate.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nur suggest Murad should do after reading his letter of introduction?

2. How is Siddiqui's home described when Deven first visits in Chapter 8?

3. Who does Deven describe as a lover of Urdu poetry and the person who taught him Urdu?

4. What is Nur's wife's mood the first time Deven sees her in Chapter 3?

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

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