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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4 Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which ignominious title does Haroun Harappa receive from the Hyder women preparing Naveed for her wedding?
(a) Bookworm.
(b) Potato face.
(c) Sheep-lover.
(d) Garlic breath.

3. How many of the sisters feign pregnancy after their coming-out party?
(a) Four.
(b) Zero.
(c) One.
(d) Two.

4. Whose lifestyle does Haroun Harappa emulate while growing up?
(a) Raza Hyder.
(b) Omar Khayyam Shakil.
(c) Iskander Harappa.
(d) Little Mir Harappa.

5. What does Omar's 12th birthday request do to his mothers?
(a) Bring them to agreement.
(b) Individuate them.
(c) Speak for the first time in years.
(d) Stop fighting.

Short Answer Questions

1. At what age does Arjumand Harappa learn self-defense?

2. The men who visit the women at night in Bariamma's room are sarcastically called what?

3. What is the name of Bilquis' first daughter?

4. What country is mentioned as invading Afghanistan at the beginning of Chapter 2?

5. What is the name of Iskander's cousin who loots the Harappa family estate?

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