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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What character in the novel is described as a notorious courtesan renowned for her singing?
(a) Raja of Marh.
(b) Maan Kapoor.
(c) Saeeda Bai.
(d) Mahesh Kapoor

2. Who is the thirteen-year-old brother of Dipankar?
(a) Maan.
(b) Kabir.
(c) Arun.
(d) Tapan.

3. What begins to break out in the city in Part 5?
(a) Riots.
(b) Fires.
(c) Starvation.
(d) Disease.

4. What time is it when Lata's party almost hits a child in the streets going home from the club in Part 7?
(a) 3 a.m.
(b) 4 a.m.
(c) 1 a.m.
(d) 2 a.m.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Lata attends a poetry reading by whom in Part 18?

2. In Part 6, who suddenly realizes that Mortu accompanies Saeeda Bai?

3. Where does Mrs. Rupa Mehra go to see her friend and work out a suitor for Lata in Part 9?

4. Who, along with two of his friends, gets into serious trouble and is threatened with expulsion from the university in Part 12?

5. Mahesh resigns from what political party in Part 14?

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