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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Deven upset about the tape recorder Murad wants to purchase from the shop?
(a) It is too expensive.
(b) It is not an attractive color.
(c) It is too big.
(d) It is second hand.

2. Why does Deven leave Siddiqui to the task of requesting funds for the tape recorder?
(a) Because Deven has no idea how to go about doing it.
(b) Because the registrar dislikes Deven.
(c) Because they are more likely to fund the Urdu department than the Hindi department.
(d) Because Siddiqui is well-liked at the school.

3. What color are the tiles in Nur's room?
(a) Blue.
(b) Red.
(c) Yellow.
(d) Green.

4. What does Deven tell Siddiqui about Nur, which makes Siddiqui wonder if Deven is living in a fantasy?
(a) Deven is leaving his job to work for Nur.
(b) He and Nur have become like brothers.
(c) Nur said he may dictate his memoirs to him.
(d) Nur said Deven can be the next great Urdu poet.

5. What subject does Deven teach at the university?
(a) Math.
(b) Hindi.
(c) Poetry.
(d) Urdu.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Chotu?

2. What reason does Deven give Murad for his becoming a professor?

3. What does Deven's host do with the basket of fruit he brings her to show his gratitude?

4. When Deven reflects on his life with Sarla, how does he see himself when they first married?

5. Why does the college Deven works for have an Urdu department?

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