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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapters 12-13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many bulls were slaughtered to celebrate the dressing of some of the minarets with white marble?
(a) 60.
(b) 80.
(c) 20.
(d) 40.

2. How old was Isa when he came to Delhi?
(a) 7.
(b) 12.
(c) 5.
(d) 10.

3. What did Shah Jahan do after his wife died?
(a) Lock himself in a small room.
(b) Sit in ashes.
(c) Dress in rags.
(d) Pull out his hair.

4. What nickname does Isa call Jahanara?
(a) Swallow.
(b) Hawk.
(c) Eagle.
(d) Sparrow.

5. What is the ceiling covered with in the Hall of Public Audience?
(a) Mural.
(b) Silk.
(c) Gold.
(d) Silver.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the predominant color in Agra?

2. In Chapter 10, how long has Ladli been intimate with Aurangzeb?

3. What type of snake does Jahanara see in Aurangzeb's room as she returns from a celebration at the mausoleum?

4. What color veil does Jahanara wear when she and Dara talk in the Abode of Love?

5. What religion is practiced by Jahanara's family?

(see the answer key)

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