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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What family plans does Deven break in order to interview Nur at the end of Chapter 8?
(a) A cousin's wedding.
(b) A family picnic.
(c) A trip to see Sarla's parents.
(d) A trip to America.

2. What does Imtiaz tell Deven in the letter she wrote him which was waiting at his house?
(a) Nur's first wife is ill.
(b) His interview has lifted Nur's spirits.
(c) She knows about the tapes.
(d) She wants to buy the sole rights to Nur's interview tape.

3. What does Mr. Rai give to Deven the day after the annual board meeting?
(a) A slip saying he has been fired.
(b) A letter informing him of his salary increase.
(c) A blank check to do with what he pleases.
(d) Approval paperwork to purchase a tape recorder.

4. What does Nur talk about at the start of the interview to Deven's disappointment?
(a) Music.
(b) His wives.
(c) Food and drink.
(d) His friends.

5. What does Deven worry he might have to do once the board finds out his tapes are useless?
(a) Find a new job.
(b) Interview Nur again.
(c) Ask Imtiaz for help.
(d) Pawn Sarla's jewelry or send her back to her family.

6. Which department at the college is more likely to receive funding?
(a) Urdu.
(b) Science.
(c) Hindi.
(d) Anthropology.

7. In what way was Deven's friendship with Raj different than his friendship with Murad?
(a) It was less demanding.
(b) It was more demanding.
(c) It lasted longer.
(d) It was awkward.

8. 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 Deven.
(c) He makes fun of Nur.
(d) He falls asleep.

9. What does Murad say they can afford with the funding Deven has received from the college for the tape recorder?
(a) The best of the best.
(b) One for Deven and one for Murad.
(c) The cheapest, worst model.
(d) None at all.

10. Why is Deven happy when Nur suggests Imtiaz might go to a hospital?
(a) His father is a doctor at the hospital and will get to meet her.
(b) The hospital is right across the street so they can check on her.
(c) Imtiaz will recover more quickly at the hospital.
(d) He can be alone with Nur.

11. Why does Jain send his nephew Chiku with Deven?
(a) To help with the tape recorder.
(b) He is studying Urdu.
(c) To act as his servant.
(d) To act as his guide.

12. How is Siddiqui's home described when Deven first visits in Chapter 8?
(a) Sizable but somber.
(b) Decrepit but spacious.
(c) Grand but garish.
(d) Vast but vacant.

13. Why are there so many people at Nur's when Deven visits after purchasing the tape recorder?
(a) Everyone wants to see a tape recorder.
(b) Imtiaz is sick.
(c) Imtiaz is having a baby.
(d) Nur's fans want to watch Deven interview him.

14. What issue does Deven find when he finally listens to the tapes with Murad?
(a) The tapes had music on them.
(b) They are barely audible.
(c) Imtiaz erased them.
(d) Chiku never turned the recorder on.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Siddiqui live in such a large home?

2. What does Imtiaz include along with the letter she wrote to Deven in Chapter 11?

3. What does the registrar, Mr. Rai, tell Deven and Siddiqui regarding the annual board meeting?

4. Where does Deven stay while he is interviewing Nur?

5. What is happening at Siddiqui's house when Deven goes to see him in Chapter 11?

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