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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Tariq Mia's opinion, how is the narrator trying to learn about enlightenment?
(a) Secondhand stories.
(b) Experience.
(c) The stars.
(d) Books.

2. As the narrator looks at the river one morning, who does the narrator imagine he may see floating in it one day?
(a) The monk.
(b) Himself.
(c) Tariq Mia.
(d) His wife.

3. Why is Master Mohan's wife enraged by Imrat's recording contract?
(a) She is scared for his safety.
(b) She feels she deserved it.
(c) She doesn't get any money.
(d) She doesn't like his music.

4. How has Nitin's presence disrupted the narrator's life?
(a) He makes the narrator feel inadequate.
(b) He's always worrying about him.
(c) He has loud parties.
(d) He talks too much.

5. The father says he will die happy if he could sing like _______.
(a) Birds.
(b) A woman.
(c) His father.
(d) His daughter.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the narrator enjoy about the town of Mahadeo?

2. A man who comes to see the father says he wants to at least be near _______.

3. What sounds did the father use to teach his daughter music?

4. If Master Mohan had the title _______, he would be more respected.

5. Why does the narrator not know that Nitin has gone?

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