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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8 & 9 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the special occasion on Deven's second visit to Nur's home in Chapter 5?
(a) Imtiaz's birthday.
(b) Nur's son's birthday.
(c) Nur's birthday.
(d) Deven's birthday.

2. How many notebooks does Deven buy after deciding he will write notes instead of worrying about recording the interview?
(a) 1.
(b) 15.
(c) 25.
(d) 8.

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

4. What does Murad suggest Deven tell Nur regarding Nur's request that Deven work as his secretary?
(a) He can work as his secretary on weekends when he is not teaching.
(b) He would be honored to be his secretary.
(c) He has more more important things to do than work for a madman.
(d) He only wants two hours of his time for an interview.

5. What reason does Deven give Murad for his becoming a professor?
(a) His passion is for Hindi.
(b) He has to support his family.
(c) The salary and prestige.
(d) It is his lifelong dream.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 1, what does Deven tell Murad wives are always trying to get their husbands to do?

2. What is the guru-shisya tradition Murad describes in Chapter 5?

3. What does Deven say about Sarla's parents at the end of Chapter 8?

4. What does Nur talk about at the start of the interview to Deven's disappointment?

5. What does Murad suggest Deven purchase to help him work with Nur?

(see the answer key)

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