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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Nur describe Deven's relationship with Hindi?
(a) He says he understands teaching Hindi is a means to an end for Deven.
(b) He says Deven is in love with Hindi.
(c) He says Deven is wasting his talents teaching Hindi.
(d) He says Hindi is the ruler and Deven is its slave.

2. What animal does the bus hit while Deven is riding from Mirpore to Delhi?
(a) A stray dog.
(b) A cow.
(c) A wild turkey.
(d) A stray cat.

3. What creatures descend on the dead animal after it is hit by the bus Deven is riding from Mirpore to Delhi?
(a) Crows.
(b) Sparrows.
(c) Seagulls.
(d) Pigeons.

4. How does Nur's room appear when Deven first arrived in Chapter 3?
(a) Sparse and gloomy.
(b) Elegant and regal.
(c) Neat and orderly.
(d) Bright and lively.

5. In Chapter 2, how do people on the bus behave when Deven says he is a teacher?
(a) They tell him teaching is a fool's job.
(b) They ask him a ton of questions about his work.
(c) They seem impressed.
(d) They ignore him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Deven doubtful they have arrived in Nur's home city at the start of Chapter 3?

2. What does Deven find in the bottom of his tea cup when he stops for tea after arriving in Delhi in Chapter 2?

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

4. Where does Deven live?

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

(see the answer key)

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