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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 8: Part IV Chapters 6-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 no longer remembers the words of the prayers.
(c) He cannot move himself to perform the prayers correctly.
(d) He no longer believes in God.

2. In Part I, Chapter 4, who asks Asghar, "When are we going to hear the good news of your marriage?" (20)?
(a) Bilqeece.
(b) Bundoo.
(c) Mir Nihal.
(d) His sister-in-law.

3. Who overhears the discussion between Begam Nihal and Asghar about his wish to marry Zohra?
(a) The Hunchbacked Aunt.
(b) Begam Jamal.
(c) Dilchain.
(d) Anjum Zamani.

4. What is Asghar's response to the political situation in India?
(a) Fear.
(b) Apathy.
(c) Anger.
(d) Amusement.

5. What is implied by the snippet of poetry that Mir Nihal thinks about at the end of Part II, Chapter 1?
(a) He wishes that he felt about Begam Nihal the way he feels about Babban Jan.
(b) His mental state is much more precarious than others realize.
(c) He is unlikely to recover well from any further disappointments.
(d) He understands that his love for Babban Jan is impious.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of his family members demonstrates sympathy for the dead pigeons and for Mir Nihal?

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

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

4. What rumor has Mir Nihal heard about Nisar Ahmad?

5. Why does Mir Nihal go to the Chowk on Friday evening?

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