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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What government action is the subject of the popular slogan that Asghar sees written in several places?
(a) The Jallianwala Bagh Massacre.
(b) The Rowlatt Acts.
(c) The declaration of martial law in the Punjab.
(d) The Government of India Act.

2. What do Asghar's friends do while he waits to be "introduced" to his bride after the ceremony?
(a) Offer prayers for his happiness with his new wife.
(b) Read poetry they have written for the occasion.
(c) Sing lewd songs about his wedding night.
(d) Take turns making up outrageous stories about Asghar.

3. What does Mir Nihal do when Asghar comes to his house wearing English clothes in Part IV?
(a) He pretends not to know Asghar.
(b) He pretends to be asleep.
(c) He does nothing.
(d) He throws Asghar out.

4. What does Bilqeece's family mix with the hand-washing water that the men of the Nihal family use after the wedding feast?
(a) Flower petals.
(b) Attar.
(c) Dye powder.
(d) Kerosene.

5. 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 purse of coins.
(c) A mirror.
(d) A cooking pot.

Short Answer Questions

1. What "old saying" does Bagam Nihal offer Asghar when they discuss his marriage (187)?

2. What is Saeed Hasan disappointed in when he comes to visit Asghar's home in Part III?

3. After several months following his stroke, what is Mir Nihal able to do by himself?

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

5. Where does Part III, Chapter 6 say that "strange people" begun appearing from, changing the language and culture of Delhi (144)?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Mehro's groom.

2. How does Bilqeece's upbringing make it difficult for her to return Asghar's passion?

3. In Chapter 6, what does Asghar find out has happened to Mirza's son, and how does Asghar react?

4. Describe Mehro's life and marriage during this time period.

5. What happens with the paste of "herbs and drugs good for the complexion" (119)?

6. In the beginning of Chapter 4, what is Mir Nihal's attitude toward Delhi and the British occupation?

7. Explain why it is the changes made to Chandni Chowk that "affected the people more deeply than anything else" (143).

8. What are Saeed Hasan's views about Indian independence, and why?

9. Explain what Mir Nihal's grandchildren do that makes him so angry, and tell how he responds to their misbehavior.

10. Describe what happens to Mir Nihal when he gets home after seeing the funeral procession.

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