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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. The second boy suggested by Mrs. Rupa Mehra's friend in Part 9 is dismissed because he is too what?
(a) Young.
(b) Old.
(c) Dark.
(d) Tall.

3. Whose drive to lead the armies of Shiva in opposition to the Muslims arises in conversation in Part 4?
(a) The Raja of Marh's.
(b) Maan Kapoor's.
(c) Amit Chatterji's.
(d) Mrs. Rupa Mehra's.

4. Arun's wife supposedly had what melted into earrings in Part 7?
(a) A gold medal.
(b) A watch.
(c) A bracelet.
(d) A ring.

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

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

7. Who are recognized by their distinctly wrapped turbans, uncut hair, and steel bracelet (kara) in India?
(a) Hindi.
(b) Dervishes.
(c) Sikhs.
(d) Sari.

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

9. The sibling rivalry between Varun and who comes to a head prior to a dinner party in Part 7?
(a) Maan.
(b) Haresh.
(c) Amit.
(d) Arun.

10. Maan Kapoor is the son of what official in India?
(a) Minister of Finance.
(b) Minister of Justice.
(c) Minister of Security.
(d) Minister of Foreign Affairs.

11. Who does Maan Kapoor leave Calcutta with in Part 8?
(a) Firoz.
(b) Amit.
(c) Hans.
(d) Rasheed.

12. What legislative act is Rasheed's father opposed to?
(a) Hindi Bill.
(b) Zamindari Bill.
(c) Indari Bill.
(d) Matarashi Bill.

13. How many children does Mahesh Kapoor have?
(a) 2.
(b) 4.
(c) 5.
(d) 3.

14. Maan discovers that who is not Muslim in Part 8?
(a) Maan's mother.
(b) Rasheed's father.
(c) Maan's father.
(d) Rasheed's mother.

15. Who does Pran Kapoor think as a likely prospect for his sister-in-law in the end of Part 4?
(a) Haresh Khanna.
(b) L. N. Agarwal.
(c) The Raja of Marh.
(d) Kedarnath Tandon.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who brazenly recruits a stranger to dance with Lata in Part 7?

3. How many daughters does Rasheed have?

4. Maan Kapoor leaves Calcutta for a long trip to where in Part 8?

5. What is Kedarnath Tandon's occupation?

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