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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. By what year does the Introduction say the British East India Company had established control of India?
(a) 1757.
(b) 1818.
(c) 1835.
(d) 1852.

2. When Begam Waheed tells her mother that Asghar is in love with Bilqeece, what does Begam Nihal accuse Bilqeece's mother of?
(a) Using Asghar to elevate her family.
(b) Lying to Asghar about their family.
(c) Scheming with Begam Waheed.
(d) Putting a spell on Asghar.

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

4. What principle does Saeed Hasan say a man should put first when he is looking for a wife?
(a) Moderation.
(b) Suitability.
(c) Reciprocity.
(d) Faithfulness.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What changes about the weather just before Begam Waheed's departure for Bhopal?

2. What does Bari tell Mushtari Bai she should do for him and Asghar?

3. On Saturday morning, what is Mir Nihal's reaction to seeing the cat that attacked his pigeons?

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

5. In what year do Part II, Chapters 1-4 take place?

(see the answer key)

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