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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 6: Part III, Chapters 6-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Mir Nihal?
(a) 55.
(b) 62.
(c) 69.
(d) 75.

2. What does Bilqeece believe is wrong in her relationship with Asghar, as described in Part III?
(a) It is natural for husband and wife to grow apart over time.
(b) She must have done something wrong and made him angry.
(c) There are too many members of her family living with them.
(d) He is ashamed that he cannot provide more for her.

3. As Mir Nihal hurries to Babban Jan's on Friday night, what does he hear both a song and a poem about?
(a) Old age.
(b) Faith.
(c) Love.
(d) Death.

4. What is significant about the year that Begam Nihal compares the summer's heat to?
(a) It is the year in which the East India Company established its first trading station.
(b) It is the year of the first meeting of the Indian National Congress.
(c) It is the year of the Mughal overthrow of the Delhi Sultinate.
(d) It is the year of the Indian Mutiny.

5. Besides their money, what does Begam Nihal like about Meraj's family?
(a) They are related to Begam Waheed's in-laws.
(b) The sisters are all well-married.
(c) The father is an important religious leader.
(d) They have connections abroad.

Short Answer Questions

1. What principle does Saeed Hasan say a man should put first when he is looking for a wife?

2. What happens shortly after Bilqeece gives birth to her daughter?

3. What advice does Bari give Asghar about his love life?

4. What is the organizing strategy of the introduction's opening?

5. In Part I, Chapter 4, who asks Asghar, "When are we going to hear the good news of your marriage?" (20)?

(see the answer key)

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