1. Who is described as "lank, dark, gangly and asthmatic" in Part 1?
(a) Firoz Khan.
(b) Maan Kapoor.
(c) Pran Kapoor.
(d) Arun Kapoor.

2. What does the Raja of Marh rip a page out of a book containing in Part 2?
(a) Muslim prayers.
(b) Urdu poetry.
(c) Hindi poetry.
(d) Hindu prayers.

3. With whom does Lata accidentally meet after her exam in Part 3?
(a) Maan.
(b) Amir.
(c) Kabir.
(d) Malati.

4. In Part 3, Lata suffers from a complete mental block while taking what exam?
(a) Urdu.
(b) Philosophy.
(c) English.
(d) Math.

5. What term refers to an elaborate and complex social system that combines elements of occupation, endogamy, culture, social class, and political power?
(a) Class.
(b) Inferiority.
(c) Nobility.
(d) Caste.

Short Answer Questions

1. What refers to a garment worn by Hindu women, consisting of a long piece of cotton or silk wrapped around the body with one end draped over the head or over one shoulder?

2. What refers to a small, two-wheeled, cart-like passenger vehicle with a fold-down top, pulled by one person?

3. What religion is Kabir Durrani?

4. Where had Lata Mehra been studying English in Part 1?

5. Where do Lata and Kabir begin meeting in Part 3?

(see the answer key)

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