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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 excuse does Nur give his wife for not feeling well the first night Deven meets him?
(a) He says it is his medication.
(b) He says he has not eaten much.
(c) He says he has ulcers.
(d) He says he is too drunk.

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

3. What does the old woman who enters Nur's room while he and Imtiaz are fighting say to Imtiaz?
(a) She tells her to treat their husband with respect and honor.
(b) She tells her she should be thankful to have a place to live.
(c) She tells her to leave and calls her a "bitch."
(d) She tells her she is right and suggests Nur leave.

4. What does the old woman agree to do for Deven at the end of Chapter 7?
(a) Tell his wife he has not been cheating on her.
(b) Put in a good word for him at the college.
(c) Pay Deven for his time and trouble.
(d) Arrange for him to meet with Nur in private.

5. Who is the author of In Custody?
(a) Desa Andrews.
(b) Drew Anderson.
(c) Anita Desai.
(d) Amanda Daniels.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Chotu?

2. In Chapter 2, how do people on the bus behave when Deven says he is a teacher?

3. Why did Deven's mother send him to live in Delhi when he was young?

4. How does Murad describe the Hindi language?

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

(see the answer key)

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