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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. Where does Part III, Chapter 6 say that "strange people" begun appearing from, changing the language and culture of Delhi (144)?
(a) The Punjab.
(b) Europe.
(c) Africa.
(d) Afghanistan.

2. Besides the Koran, what sits between Asghar and Bilqeece during the ceremony of seeing the bride's face?
(a) A plate of sweets and nuts.
(b) A cooking pot.
(c) A purse of coins.
(d) A mirror.

3. In Part IV, what do Mir Nihal and Begam Nihal have in common at this stage in their lives?
(a) They both feel that Asghar embarrasses the family.
(b) They are both dependent on their personal servants.
(c) Neither one really wants to be alive.
(d) Neither one really loves the other.

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

5. What hobbies does Mir Nihal pursue in Chapter 5?
(a) Alchemy and kite fighting.
(b) Poetry and medicine.
(c) Medicine and alchemy.
(d) Kite fighting and poetry.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Begam Nihal say is causing the illness in the Nihal household?

3. After the younger people feed Asghar sweets in Part III, what do the older people put in his hands?

4. What does Asghar buy Bilqeece to wear at Mehro's wedding?

5. What household responsibility has Asghar taken on in the wake of Bilqeece's death?

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