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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6 & 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Deven and Sarla come to be married?
(a) His mother and aunts arranged it.
(b) He proposed to Sarla on their first date.
(c) They were high school sweethearts.
(d) They had been betrothed since birth.

2. What does Deven do when Imtiaz and the old woman began to fight with Nur between them?
(a) He grabs Nur and rushes him out of the room.
(b) He runs away.
(c) He yells for help.
(d) He grabs Imtiaz and tells the old woman to run.

3. What does Deven attribute to Siddiqui's boldness in asking for funding for the tape recorder?
(a) Murad's influence.
(b) Deven's prestige.
(c) Siddiqui's good relationship with the administration.
(d) Nur's magic.

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

5. What does Mrs. Bhalla tell Deven her nephew had seen him doing earlier?
(a) Taking a nap on a bench.
(b) Riding the bus home.
(c) Leaving Nur's house.
(d) Giving a lecture.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Deven suggest Siddiqui do to help him with his work with Nur?

2. What does Deven do the first evening he meets Nur when he sees Nur sneak away from the crowd?

3. What does Deven begin to do as Nur's wife cradles the crying child in their room?

4. What is the special occasion on Deven's second visit to Nur's home in Chapter 5?

5. What does the old woman who enters Nur's room while he and Imtiaz are fighting say to Imtiaz?

(see the answer key)

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