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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT involved in the coup against Raza Hyder that is prematurely unveiled?
(a) Shuja.
(b) Omar.
(c) Ulhaq.
(d) Tughlak.

2. How many years older than Sufiya Zinobia is Omar Khayyam Shakil?
(a) 31.
(b) 37.
(c) 21.
(d) 7.

3. For what animal is Sufiya Zinobia mistaken?
(a) A white panther.
(b) A white lion.
(c) A white basilisk.
(d) A white tiger.

4. Where does Maulana Dawood believe he lives for the rest of his life, after moving to the new capital?
(a) Delhi.
(b) Mecca.
(c) Jerusalem.
(d) Karachi.

5. Who does the ghost of Iskander Harappa quote to Raza Hyder?
(a) Niccolo Machiavelli.
(b) Vladimir Lenin.
(c) Karl Marx.
(d) Immanuel Kant.

6. What is the nickname given to Babar by the guerrillas?
(a) Emperor.
(b) Baby.
(c) Champ.
(d) Chang.

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

8. At what age does walking become agonizing for Omar Khayyam Shakil?
(a) 58.
(b) 65.
(c) 60.
(d) 62.

9. Into what new organization of his own creation does Iskander Harappa make Talvar Ulhaq the head?
(a) The Security Forces of Pakistan.
(b) The Federal Security Forces.
(c) The National Department of Defense.
(d) The Federal Defense Force.

10. For how long does Iskander Harappa, in his initial place of post-coup confinement, verbally assault Raza Hyder?
(a) 3 hours.
(b) 30 minutes.
(c) 47 minutes.
(d) 90 minutes.

11. Who kills Iskander Harappa?
(a) The hangman.
(b) Omar.
(c) Shuja.
(d) Raza.

12. In how many wrestling matches does Raza Hyder participate in order to restore his troops' morale?
(a) 151.
(b) 76.
(c) 111.
(d) 101.

13. With how many bullets is Babar shot when Raza Hyder entraps the guerrillas?
(a) 12.
(b) 18.
(c) 13.
(d) 19.

14. How many shawls does Rani embroider during her house arrest?
(a) 16.
(b) 22.
(c) 9.
(d) 18.

15. How many erratum slips does Bilquis write announcing the change of groom for Naveed's wedding?
(a) 676.
(b) 555.
(c) 333.
(d) 454.

Short Answer Questions

1. With what phrase does Sufiya Zinobia respond to the bridal advice given to her by her mother on the eve of her wedding?

2. What myth does the narrator suggest to replace the Islamic fundamentalist myth rammed down the people's throats by Raza Hyder?

3. What is the name of the political party of which Iskander Harappa becomes the leader after the present government loses popularity?

4. How many fish do Omar and Raza catch on their fishing trip?

5. What is the name of the general who leads the military coup?

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