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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1 & 2 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Murad ask Deven to do for his special Urdu issue?
(a) Find a printer.
(b) Write some poetry.
(c) Edit it.
(d) Interview Nur.

2. How does Murad describe the Hindi language?
(a) The language of aristocrats.
(b) The language of peasants.
(c) That florid language.
(d) The language of love.

3. What is Murad's occupation?
(a) Magazine editor.
(b) Cafe owner.
(c) College lecturer.
(d) Musician.

4. Where does Deven live?
(a) Mumbai.
(b) Pune.
(c) Delhi.
(d) Mirpore.

5. Why are Murad's teeth black at the start of Chapter 1?
(a) From drinking wine.
(b) From never brushing.
(c) From drinking coffee.
(d) From chewing betel leaves.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Deven tell Murad he has already eaten lunch when Murad suggests they get lunch in Chapter 2?

2. In what ways were Murad and Deven different when they were young?

3. What creatures descend on the dead animal after it is hit by the bus Deven is riding from Mirpore to Delhi?

4. What fading language do Murad and Deven lament while at the restaurant in Chapter 1?

5. What color is the shirt Deven wears on the bus ride from Mirpore to Delhi to meet Nur?

(see the answer key)

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