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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) A "new flower in bloom."
(b) An "evil-smelling flower."
(c) An "oasis in the desert."
(d) A "candle which tempts the moths."

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) He is exhausted and sleeps all day instead.
(c) He is too sad about the pigeons.
(d) The shop is closed for the weekend.

3. What does Ali say caused the British paranoia about Muslim scholars that resulted in their violent suppression of the "Wahabi" conspiracy (xii)?
(a) The capture of Delhi by Ahmad Shah Abdali.
(b) The activism of Shah Waliullah.
(c) The influence of Ram Mohan Roy.
(d) The defeat of Shah Alam.

4. Bundoo's mother tells Asghar that she feels it hardly necessary to observe "purdah" with him. In this context, what does "purdah" refer to?
(a) The rules surrounding the seclusion of women from men.
(b) The customary deference of younger people to their elders.
(c) The customs of welcoming and hospitality.
(d) The rules separating one caste from another.

5. What rumor has Mir Nihal heard about Nisar Ahmad?
(a) He has a Farangi girlfriend.
(b) He sells impure ghee in his business.
(c) He has rare dappled pigeons for sale.
(d) He uses powerful charms to acquire customers.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Mir Nihal hurries to Babban Jan's on Friday night, what does he hear both a song and a poem about?

2. What event are workers being forced to work in the extreme heat in preparation for?

3. What does Asghar's strategy seem to be in bringing up the death of Begam Waheed's husband?

4. When Begam Waheed tells her mother that Asghar is in love with Bilqeece, what does Begam Nihal accuse Bilqeece's mother of?

5. In Part I, Chapter 4, who asks Asghar, "When are we going to hear the good news of your marriage?" (20)?

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