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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 5: Part III, Chapters 1-5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the introduction's title indicate the purpose of the introduction is?
(a) To make a claim for the essentially Muslim nature of Delhi.
(b) To expose the barbarism with which the British ruled India.
(c) To offer insight into the historical circumstances that led to British rule in India.
(d) To explain why the author wrote Twilight in Delhi.

2. What is the Eed (Eid) referred to in Part II, Chapter 6?
(a) A celebration held to commemorate the birth of Mohammad.
(b) The Islamic New Year celebration.
(c) A celebration held at the end of Ramadan.
(d) A feast held during the time of the Hajj pilgrimage.

3. What point does the narrator make in Part II, Chapter 7 about the living descendants of Bahadur Shah?
(a) They are considered enemies by the British occupiers.
(b) They have fallen far down in the social order.
(c) They are the rightful rulers of India.
(d) There are very few left alive.

4. What conclusion does Mir Nihan come to during his conversation with Nawab Puttan in Part II?
(a) Many of his problems began with the lie about spending time with Nawab Puttan.
(b) He has no good reason to continue to oppose Asghar's marriage.
(c) He should try to build a relationship with Begam Nihal instead of with a mistress.
(d) It is time to get Mehro married and settled in Bhopal.

5. In what year do Part II, Chapters 1-4 take place?
(a) 1911.
(b) 1903.
(c) 1927.
(d) 1919.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the "neg" that Asghar has to give his female cousins in Part III (118)?

2. To what does the narrator compare the streets and alleys of Delhi?

3. In the story about Mir Jamal's pigeons, what does Mir Jamal refuse to do?

4. After Begam Waheed gives Asghar the good news about his mother deciding he can marry Bilqeece, what advice does she give Asghar?

5. Which of his family members demonstrates sympathy for the dead pigeons and for Mir Nihal?

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