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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2 Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Of what imminent threat is Bilquis' warned by the sound like the beating wings of an angel?
(a) The explosion of her father's theater.
(b) The coming of the Loo.
(c) The destruction of the Vinyl Theater.
(d) The death of her mother.

2. Why does Omar strictly limit his sleep at night?
(a) He has unusual theories about rest and health.
(b) He has regular nightmares.
(c) He is attempting to live nocturnally.
(d) He is afraid his mothers will sell him.

3. About what do Old Man Shakil's daughters regularly fantasize?
(a) China.
(b) Male genitalia.
(c) Freedom.
(d) Marriage.

4. How many women sleep in the room with Bariamma?
(a) 40.
(b) 20.
(c) 39.
(d) 36.

5. What would happen to a realistic book about Pakistan, according to the narrator?
(a) It would be ignored.
(b) It would be praised.
(c) It would be the object of laughter.
(d) It would be banned.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a dupatta?

2. At what age does Hashmat Bibi die?

3. What happens to Mistri Yakoob Balloch after his deal is made with the sisters?

4. What is the name of the servant whom Raza punches in the yard of Iskander's estate?

5. How many of the sisters feign pregnancy after their coming-out party?

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