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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. Which of his family members demonstrates sympathy for the dead pigeons and for Mir Nihal?
(a) Mehro.
(b) Masroor.
(c) Begam Jamal.
(d) Begam Nihal.

2. In Part IV, why does Mir Nihal stop praying when he hears Nisar Ahmad call the azaan?
(a) He is angry at Nisar Ahmad.
(b) He cannot move himself to perform the prayers correctly.
(c) He no longer believes in God.
(d) He no longer remembers the words of the prayers.

3. In Part II, Chapter 5, what do the friends agree is the missing ingredient in the Jama Masjid prescription?
(a) A golden flower.
(b) Faith.
(c) A bitter green herb.
(d) Heat.

4. How long after his stroke is it before Mir Nihal can speak clearly again?
(a) 1 month.
(b) 3 days.
(c) 2 weeks.
(d) 2 months.

5. Who is Mehro Zamani?
(a) The Nihals' daughter.
(b) A dancing girl.
(c) Asghar's love interest.
(d) The Nihals' servant.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which residents of Delhi are described in the first page and a half of Part II, Chapter 6?

2. While Asghar and Begam Waheed are talking about their childhood, what can Asghar hear in the background?

3. What is the "prescription written on the southern gate of the Jama Masjid" a recipe for (88)?

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

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

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