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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Siddiqui say to Deven when he asks if he can explain to the college the historical value of his Nur tape?
(a) He will do so with honor.
(b) Nobody cares about Urdu.
(c) He no longer works at the college.
(d) The tape is worthless.

2. What department does Siddiqui work for at the college?
(a) Hindi.
(b) Chemistry.
(c) Mathematics.
(d) Urdu.

3. Who is Chotu?
(a) Murad's servant.
(b) Deven's servant.
(c) Siddiqui's servant.
(d) Sarla's servant.

4. What does Deven ask Trivedi for, which Trivedi finds absurd, but agrees to?
(a) A loan.
(b) One week leave from work.
(c) A promotion.
(d) A salary advance.

5. What does Nur do when Deven begins writing down a poem Nur recited at the end of Chapter 9?
(a) He writes it himself.
(b) He asks Deven why they are not recording.
(c) He tears Deven's copybook.
(d) He recites even more new poetry.

6. What does the old woman say Imtiaz did before marrying Nur?
(a) She was a dancing girl.
(b) She was a beggar.
(c) She was a teacher.
(d) She recited poetry for money.

7. What do Dhanu and his friends demand from Deven in Chapter 10?
(a) A scholarship.
(b) Good grades.
(c) Money.
(d) The chance to meet Nur.

8. What does the old woman say to Deven about Imtiaz after he leaves the day he visits when Imtiaz is ill?
(a) She has tantrums.
(b) She is a fine woman.
(c) She is an astounding poet.
(d) She is an amazing mother.

9. What is Sarla doing at the start of Chapter 11 after just returning from holiday?
(a) Napping.
(b) Sweeping.
(c) Eating.
(d) Sobbing.

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

11. What does Deven hear in the night for the second time when he is unable to sleep?
(a) Owls.
(b) A procession of female worshippers.
(c) Traffic.
(d) His son whimpering.

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

13. Who is Jain?
(a) Nur's servant.
(b) A magazine editor.
(c) Deven's boss.
(d) A shop owner.

14. What does Sarla ask Deven when she overheard Jayadev telling him of the rumor going around about his trips to Delhi?
(a) If he enjoys his time with Nur.
(b) If they can go home.
(c) If they are really that poor.
(d) If he is having an affair.

15. How many notebooks does Deven buy after deciding he will write notes instead of worrying about recording the interview?
(a) 25.
(b) 8.
(c) 1.
(d) 15.

Short Answer Questions

1. What shape is Deven's house in when he finally arrives after he has been away interviewing Nur?

2. How many faculty make up the Urdu department at the college?

3. What does Deven tell Nur his fans come to his house to do?

4. Why does Deven leave Siddiqui to the task of requesting funds for the tape recorder?

5. What does Imtiaz call Deven while she is sick in bed in Chapter 7?

(see the answer keys)

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