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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. Of what is Bilquis habitually afraid?
(a) The Loo.
(b) The Lee.
(c) The Vinyl Theater.
(d) Excelsior.

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

3. About what sort of textbooks would the narrator have to write if his novel were realistic?
(a) English.
(b) Biased.
(c) Unbiased.
(d) Lengthy.

4. How many visits has the narrator made to his sister over 22 years?
(a) 7.
(b) 6.
(c) 2.
(d) 9.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In how many wrestling matches does Raza Hyder participate in order to restore his troops' morale?

2. What is the name of the 16-year-old Londoner of whom the narrator initially conceives?

3. For how many days, roughly, does Raza Hyder go without sleep in order to watch over the refugees?

4. With how many bullets is Babar shot when Raza Hyder entraps the guerrillas?

5. How does the young man who helped inspire the character of Sufiya Zinobia expire?

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