View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10 & 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the start of Chapter 5, why does Deven say he cannot work for Nur?
(a) He dislikes Nur.
(b) He has to keep his college job to support his family.
(c) He does not understand Urdu.
(d) He would miss his son too much.

2. What is Deven's wife's name?
(a) Sarah.
(b) Sarla.
(c) Darla.
(d) Soraya.

3. Who is Dhanu?
(a) A grad student who assists Deven with teaching.
(b) The college janitor.
(c) A student who helps Deven edit the tapes.
(d) The college registrar.

4. Who bought Deven the shirt he wears on the bus ride from Mirpore to Delhi to meet Nur?
(a) His mother.
(b) His in-laws.
(c) Murad.
(d) Sarla.

5. Why does Murad come to see Deven the morning after he first arrives to meet Nur for the interview?
(a) To tell Deven he is fired.
(b) To supervise the interview.
(c) To make sure the tape recorder works.
(d) To bring him cash.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who attempts to help Deven and Pintu edit the Nur tapes when Deven returns?

2. What word does Siddiqui use to describe the edited Nur tape when Deven plays it for him?

3. Why does Siddiqui tell Deven he cannot give up on his interview with Nur?

4. What animal does the bus hit while Deven is riding from Mirpore to Delhi?

5. What annual event is taking place at the college at the start of Chapter 6?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 286 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample