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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Deven tell Murad he has already eaten lunch when Murad suggests they get lunch in Chapter 2?
(a) He has already eaten.
(b) He dislikes food in Delhi.
(c) He does not want to have to pay for Murad's lunch.
(d) He feels sick.

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

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

4. What did Deven do for Murad, which Murad has not yet paid him for in Chapter 1?
(a) Paint his house.
(b) Teach a class.
(c) Write magazine articles.
(d) Sell him cigarettes.

5. In what ways were Murad and Deven different when they were young?
(a) Murad was intelligent while Deven was not.
(b) Murad's family was wealthy and Deven's was poor.
(c) Murad was tall, and Deven was short.
(d) Murad was obese, and Deven was thin.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Deven begin to wonder if agreeing to interview Nur for Murad's magazine was wise?

2. Where does Deven live?

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

4. Where does Murad visit Deven at the start of Chapter 1?

5. Who is Nur?

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