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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3: Part II, Chapters 1-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On page 53, what does Mushtari Bai compare herself to?
(a) An "evil-smelling flower."
(b) An "oasis in the desert."
(c) A "candle which tempts the moths."
(d) A "new flower in bloom."

2. Why does Mir Nihal not go into work on Saturday after a cat attacked his pigeons?
(a) He no longer sees a point in working.
(b) The shop is closed for the weekend.
(c) He is too sad about the pigeons.
(d) He is exhausted and sleeps all day instead.

3. During the conversation about their childhood, what does Asghar imply about his father?
(a) Mir Nihal is not as religious as he claims to be.
(b) Mir Nihal has a gambling problem.
(c) Mir Nihal was the father of Dilchain's child.
(d) Mir Nihal used to beat Asghar.

4. In the story about Mir Jamal's pigeons, what does Mir Jamal refuse to do?
(a) Keep the pigeons that his flock captured.
(b) Train his pigeons to fly from a carriage roof.
(c) Fly his pigeons with amateurs and hobbyists.
(d) Take part in any matches held at the Durbar.

5. Why does Mir Nihal go to the Chowk on Friday evening?
(a) To pray with his neighbors.
(b) To see Babban Jan.
(c) To buy pigeons.
(d) To speak with Nisar Ahmad.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Mir Nihal hurrying home at the beginning of Part II, Chapter 1?

2. Who are the Mughals?

3. Why did Mir Nihal forbid Asghar to study at Aligarh?

4. Besides their money, what does Begam Nihal like about Meraj's family?

5. In Part II, Chapter 4, what thought makes Mir Nihal suddenly feel guilty and stop eating?

(see the answer key)

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