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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 does Deven envision "holding a tattered copy of poems in his hands" (70) while looking through Manu's books?
(a) His father.
(b) Himself on his death bed.
(c) Murad.
(d) Nur.

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

3. What rumor does Jayadev tell Deven has been floating around the college regarding his trips to Delhi?
(a) Deven is having an affair.
(b) Deven has been meeting with Nur.
(c) Deven is so broke he is working a second job in Delhi.
(d) Deven has found a new job.

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

5. What is Sarla doing when Deven first arrives home after his first night at Nur's?
(a) Breaking their dishes and yelling.
(b) Packing his things.
(c) She is not home.
(d) Speaking to a neighbor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Imtiaz show Nur and Deven when she finds them in Nur's room after her performance?

2. What does Deven's bus seat-mate say is the only thing that exists between life and death?

3. How does Deven feel during his walk around the village with Manu?

4. Why has Sarla become bitter in their marriage?

5. What does Murad say when Deven tells him why he left Nur's home after Imtiaz and the old woman fought?

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