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

2. What point is Saeed Hasan trying to illustrate with his story about the barber and the king?
(a) God does not concern Himself with politics.
(b) Kings are arbitrary, but God has a reason for everything He does.
(c) It is God's right to give to--and take away from--whomever He pleases.
(d) Political rulers do not have to be fair in the way that God does.

3. After the younger people feed Asghar sweets in Part III, what do the older people put in his hands?
(a) Golden beads.
(b) Coins.
(c) Pinches of spice.
(d) Nuts.

4. What caused Ahmed Ali to be unable to return to India?
(a) The partition of India and Pakistan.
(b) His decision to renounce his Indian citizenship.
(c) The outbreak of World War I.
(d) The Indian government's anger over his writings.

5. How does Asghar show his appreciation for Nasim's poetry recitation?
(a) He teaches Nasim another poem.
(b) He offers to pay Nasim's school tuition.
(c) He brings friends over to listen to the poem.
(d) He gives the boy a rupee.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who overhears the discussion between Begam Nihal and Asghar about his wish to marry Zohra?

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

3. In the story about Mir Jamal's pigeons, what does Mir Jamal refuse to do?

4. Who is Ahmad Wazir?

5. What is implied by the snippet of poetry that Mir Nihal thinks about at the end of Part II, Chapter 1?

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