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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Kedarnath Tandon's occupation?
(a) Architect.
(b) Clothing designer.
(c) University professor.
(d) Shoe merchant.

2. What city in Saudi Arabia is regarded as the holiest meeting site in Islam?
(a) Mecca.
(b) Holi.
(c) Imam.
(d) Jerusalem.

3. To whom is Arun Mehra married?
(a) Meenakshi Chatterji.
(b) Lata Mehra.
(c) Mahesh Kapoor.
(d) Savita Mehra.

4. Who introduces Haresh to the shoemaker Jagat Ram in Part 4?
(a) L. N. Agarwal.
(b) The Raja of Marh.
(c) Haresh Khanna.
(d) Kedarnath Tandon.

5. Who is Veena Kapoor's son?
(a) Maan.
(b) Bhaskar.
(c) Amit.
(d) Firoz.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who becomes infatuated with Saeeda Bai at the holy festivals in Part 2?

2. Who is described as "lank, dark, gangly and asthmatic" in Part 1?

3. The sibling rivalry between Varun and who comes to a head prior to a dinner party in Part 7?

4. Maan Kapoor is the son of what official in India?

5. 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?

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