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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4: Part II, Chapters 5-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What quality does the narrator claim is "peculiar to Delhi-ites alone of all the peoples of India" (99)?
(a) Their love of poetry and music.
(b) Their extreme piousness and religious faith.
(c) Their eagerness to have fun and enjoy themselves.
(d) Their willingness to accept the rule of the English.

2. What is the organizing strategy of the introduction's opening?
(a) Order of importance.
(b) Comparison and contrast.
(c) Cause and effect.
(d) From the general to the specific.

3. On Saturday morning, what is Mir Nihal's reaction to seeing the cat that attacked his pigeons?
(a) He considers whether it might be better to keep cats than pigeons.
(b) He tries to beat it to death.
(c) He curses it and chases it from the roof.
(d) He prays to God to deliver him from his anger.

4. What caused the abolition of Persian, Sanskrit, and Arabic from Indian schools?
(a) The British attempt to anglicize Indians.
(b) The intervention of the Catholic Church.
(c) The defeat of an attempted Afghan invasion of India.
(d) The elevation of Warren Hastings to Governor.

5. When Begam Nihal is asked to tell the story of the Mutiny, the word "Farangis" is used (6). What does this word mean?
(a) Military officers.
(b) Marketplace gossips.
(c) Government officials.
(d) Foreigners, especially Europeans.

Short Answer Questions

1. During the conversation about their childhood, what does Asghar imply about his father?

2. When Asghar arrives at Bari's house, what is his friend doing?

3. Why does Asghar go to see Mushtari Bai in Chapter 11?

4. What question does Mehro asks the beggar Gul Bano?

5. Why does Mir Nihal not go into work on Saturday after a cat attacked his pigeons?

(see the answer key)

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