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

2. What does Mir Nihal tell his wife will happen if Asghar insists on marrying Bilqeece?
(a) He will cut off financial support to Begam Nihal.
(b) He will kill Asghar.
(c) He will divorce Begam Nihal.
(d) He will disown Asghar.

3. What does Bilqeece make Begam Shahbaz promise her in Part III, Chapter 10?
(a) To demand payment from Asghar's family if she should die.
(b) To stop buying charms to try to prevent her death.
(c) To make sure that Asghar does not remarry after her death.
(d) To take care of Jehan Ara after her death.

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

5. As a result of Mir Nihal's accusations about trying to interfere in Asghar's happiness, who ends up moving out of the Nihal house?
(a) Anjum Zamani.
(b) Dilchain.
(c) Hunchbacked Aunt.
(d) Begam Jamal.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Asghar show his appreciation for Nasim's poetry recitation?

2. After Begam Waheed gives Asghar the good news about his mother deciding he can marry Bilqeece, what advice does she give Asghar?

3. What is put into Bilqeece's palm for Asghar to try to eat during the wedding ceremony?

4. What does Bilqeece's family mix with the hand-washing water that the men of the Nihal family use after the wedding feast?

5. When Begam Nihal is asked to tell the story of the Mutiny, the word "Farangis" is used (6). What does this word mean?

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