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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4 Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Raza Hyder is named, by the President, the National Minister of what?
(a) Religion and Ministry.
(b) Wealth, Finances, and Internal Revenue.
(c) Education, Literacy, and Trade.
(d) Education, Information, and Tourism.

2. For how many days, roughly, does Raza Hyder go without sleep in order to watch over the refugees?
(a) 16.
(b) 12.
(c) 20.
(d) 18.

3. What is the name of General Raza Hyder's adjutant in the new capital?
(a) Lieutenant Shuma.
(b) Colonel Khayyar.
(c) Major Shuja.
(d) Captain Shinji.

4. What is the name of Bilquis' widowed father?
(a) Thusa Udi.
(b) Mohammad Shakil.
(c) Mahmoud Kemal.
(d) Jakil Mohatta.

5. What sort of story does the narrator claim to be writing, instead of a realistic novel?
(a) A modern fairytale.
(b) A gothic novel.
(c) A parable.
(d) An ancient legend.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many of Atiyah's turkeys does Sufiya Zinobia slaughter with her bare hands?

2. What does the narrator say is Sufiya Zinobia's relation to Omar?

3. What is the name of Bilquis' father's theater?

4. What incriminating evidence does Raza Hyder find in his mentally-retarded daughter's room?

5. About whom would the narrator be writing if his novel were realistically about Pakistan?

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