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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4 Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. After the coup, Raza Hyder appears on television and promises that there will be free elections within how many days?
(a) Never.
(b) 30.
(c) 90.
(d) 60.

3. Who returns to Q as Omar is leaving it for Karachi?
(a) Babar Khayyam.
(b) Farah Zoroaster.
(c) Eduardo Rodrigues.
(d) Farah Zoroaster's father.

4. Near what bodily feature does Raza Hyder develop distinguishing black marks?
(a) His elbows.
(b) His ears.
(c) His eyes.
(d) His hands.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What sort of story does the narrator claim to be writing, instead of a realistic novel?

2. What word best describes Omar's feeling towards life?

3. What is lurking deep within Sufiya Zinobia?

4. About what do Old Man Shakil's daughters regularly fantasize?

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

(see the answer key)

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