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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, The Strange Book.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was Pakistan created, according to Bilquis' father?
(a) As a homeland for infidels.
(b) As a homeland for Indian Muslims.
(c) As a homeland for Hindus.
(d) As a homeland for Sufis.

2. Who was General Khalid Sheikh?
(a) Bilquis' ex-husband.
(b) Bilquis' uncle.
(c) Bilquis' brother.
(d) Bilquis' cousin.

3. How old was Bilquis when the book begins?
(a) Fifty-four.
(b) Sixty-eight.
(c) Thirty-nine.
(d) Forty-five.

4. Why was Mahmud living with Bilquis?
(a) His parents didn't want him.
(b) His parents were killed.
(c) His parents were divorced.
(d) His parents were exiled.

5. Who had been recently killed in Wah in accordance with Muslim law?
(a) A girl who had become Christian.
(b) A Christian missionary.
(c) An adulterous wife.
(d) A village thief.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did the call to prayer comfort Bilquis?

2. At what age does a Muslim child begin to study the Quran?

3. Why were Muslims advised not to employ Christians, according to Bilquis?

4. Where had Bilquis lived since the divorce?

5. In what year did Muhammed receive the Quran?

(see the answer key)

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