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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 does Nur ask him when he first sees Deven in Chapter 5 and Deven tells him he is there per Nur's invitation?
(a) Why he thinks Nur invited him.
(b) If he is going to be his secretary.
(c) If he brought his family as requested.
(d) If Murad will be joining him.

2. What does Deven do as Imtiaz argues with Nur, telling him to recite to his friends while she lay dying?
(a) He gathers Nur's friends so he can recite for them.
(b) He leaves.
(c) He convinces Imtiaz to go to the hospital.
(d) He orders their servant to bring Imtiaz medicine.

3. Why does the college Deven works for have an Urdu department?
(a) Because Urdu was a highly sought after degree.
(b) Because they received a large donation from a Muslim family.
(c) Because the Principal wants to keep Urdu alive.
(d) Because Deven pushed for one.

4. Why does Siddiqui say he will request additional funding from the school for Deven's interview with Nur?
(a) Because the college owes him.
(b) Because he believes in Deven and wants to help.
(c) Because he says Deven is incapable of doing it on his own.
(d) Because he has a better relationship with the registrar.

5. Why is Deven doubtful they have arrived in Nur's home city at the start of Chapter 3?
(a) It is too nice.
(b) It is so close to where he lives.
(c) The place seems too busy.
(d) It is too remote.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Siddiqui's friends join them to do after he and Deven have dinner in Chapter 8?

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

3. In what ways were Murad and Deven different when they were young?

4. What does Deven do when he is approached by a beggar with a python around his neck?

5. What does Mrs. Bhalla tell Deven her nephew had seen him doing earlier?

(see the answer key)

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