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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 7: Part IV Chapters 1-5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Besides higher prices, what is affecting the economy of Delhi at the time that Part III, Chapter 9 takes place?
(a) The failure of Indian banks.
(b) Crop failure.
(c) Cheap imported goods.
(d) Heavy export taxes.

2. Who has been urging Mir Nihal to retire?
(a) His doctor.
(b) His wife.
(c) His mistress.
(d) His sons.

3. Why do the women not spend time with Mir Nihal during the day in Part III after he has had a stroke?
(a) It would be improper for them to be with him if his friends should stop by.
(b) The Hakim has told him that he should sleep during the day.
(c) Begam Nihal thinks that he will recover faster if he has to come to them for company.
(d) They are busy with preparations for another wedding.

4. What does Mir Nihal notice about Delhi in the beginning of Part III, Chapter 9?
(a) There are fewer pigeons in the sky.
(b) It has gotten very crowded.
(c) He hardly recognizes the streets anymore.
(d) Many signs are now in English only.

5. Which person from Asghar's own family agrees that he selfish and not treating Bilqeece properly in Part III?
(a) Begam Nihal.
(b) Begam Waheed.
(c) Begam Jamal.
(d) Mir Nihal.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the introduction's title indicate the purpose of the introduction is?

2. What is Mirza the milk-seller's attitude toward the English?

3. What is put into Bilqeece's palm for Asghar to try to eat during the wedding ceremony?

4. Besides the high winds, what about the summer makes the narrator say, "Nature herself...seemed angry with the people of Hindustan" (169)?

5. How does Asghar get to Bilqeece's home on the day of his wedding?

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