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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapters 6-7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the harem, what color do the ladies usually paint their nails?
(a) Scarlet.
(b) Lavender.
(c) White.
(d) Pink.

2. What type of breezes can make tears bloom within Jahanara?
(a) Breezes from the ocean.
(b) Breezes that rise from beyond the Taj Mahal.
(c) Breezes from the river.
(d) Breezes from a freshly plowed field.

3. What do breezes remind Jahanara of?
(a) Her husband's caresses.
(b) A baby's breath.
(c) Her mother's touch.
(d) Kisses.

4. What color tunic does Aurangzeb wear when he goes with his siblings to play at the river?
(a) Black.
(b) Gray.
(c) Brown.
(d) Yellow.

5. What does Jahanara compare Isa to when she first meets him in her father's audience hall?
(a) Eagle.
(b) Hawk.
(c) Falcon.
(d) Osprey.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the wooden execution blocks rest upon?

2. How many wives did Emperor Jahangir have?

3. Why was Balkhi in prison?

4. How old was Jaha's father when he first met her mother?

5. What color tunics do Jahanara's brothers wear to her wedding?

(see the answer key)

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