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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 does Mir Nihal think of when he is at the procession and sees the Red Fort?
(a) That Shah Jahan was a glorious ruler.
(b) That the English are desecrating it.
(c) That in a sense, the Mughals were also occupiers.
(d) That Delhi was at its greatest during the time of the Delhi Sultanate.

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

3. Which residents of Delhi are described in the first page and a half of Part II, Chapter 6?
(a) Beggars.
(b) Soldiers.
(c) Vendors.
(d) Islamic clergy.

4. What is the main idea of the epigraph on the book's title page?
(a) The people of Delhi should push harder to end colonial rule.
(b) Despite its colonial status, Delhi remains an important world capital.
(c) The Indian people must hold the British to account for their cruelty.
(d) Delhi has undergone a significant decline under colonial rule.

5. When Asghar arrives at Bari's house, what is his friend doing?
(a) Flying pigeons.
(b) Reading a book of poetry.
(c) Kite fighting.
(d) Smoking a hookah.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Begam Nihal and Begam Waheed decided to do to celebrate Asghar's engagement?

2. What is ironic about Asghar's characterization of their days in Bhopal as "happy" (35)?

3. In Part II, Chapter 4, what thought makes Mir Nihal suddenly feel guilty and stop eating?

4. To whom does Sheikh Mohammad Sadiq wish to marry his niece?

5. What does Mir Nihal tell his wife will happen if Asghar insists on marrying Bilqeece?

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