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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Nur suggest Murad should do after reading his letter of introduction?
(a) Find a new job.
(b) Write poetry.
(c) Go back to school.
(d) Perform in a traveling circus.

2. What does Imtiaz call Deven while she is sick in bed in Chapter 7?
(a) A dog.
(b) A rat.
(c) A scoundrel.
(d) A jackal.

3. Despite Deven sitting by his side, what does Chiku do during the interview with Nur?
(a) He talks over Nur.
(b) He makes fun of Nur.
(c) He makes fun of Deven.
(d) He falls asleep.

4. Why does Deven decide he must sit by Chiku during the interview with Nur?
(a) He wants to learn from Chiku how to use a tape recorder.
(b) He saw that Chiku had been drinking too much and fell asleep.
(c) Murad tells Deven he must keep an eye on him.
(d) He knows more about the tape recorder than Chiku.

5. Why does Deven call Murad in a panic not long after he arrives to meet Nur for the interview?
(a) Nur expects Deven to pay for his food and drink.
(b) Nur's wife has threatened Deven.
(c) Nur is having another party.
(d) The tape recorder does not work.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Imtiaz tell Nur he cannot do without the money she has earned performing that evening?

3. What rumor does Jayadev tell Deven has been floating around the college regarding his trips to Delhi?

4. Who is Safiya Begum?

5. What do Dhanu and his friends tell Deven when they run into him at the end of Chapter 11?

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