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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6 & 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the start of Chapter 5, why does Deven say he cannot work for Nur?
(a) He does not understand Urdu.
(b) He would miss his son too much.
(c) He has to keep his college job to support his family.
(d) He dislikes Nur.

2. What bothers Deven about the scene he enters on his second visit to Nur's in Chapter 5?
(a) He feels Nur should be performing and not Imtiaz.
(b) He feels like Nur does not want him there.
(c) He hates birthday parties.
(d) He thinks he should have been asked to recite his poetry.

3. What does Murad suggest Deven purchase to help him work with Nur?
(a) A tape recorder.
(b) Jewels for Imtiaz.
(c) Notebooks.
(d) A house near Nur.

4. What does Mrs. Bhalla tell Deven her nephew had seen him doing earlier?
(a) Riding the bus home.
(b) Taking a nap on a bench.
(c) Giving a lecture.
(d) Leaving Nur's house.

5. Where does Deven live?
(a) Mumbai.
(b) Delhi.
(c) Pune.
(d) Mirpore.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Murad ask Deven to do for his special Urdu issue?

2. How does Murad describe the Hindi language?

3. Who bought Deven the shirt he wears on the bus ride from Mirpore to Delhi to meet Nur?

4. What does Nur tell Deven about Imtiaz in Chapter 5?

5. How does Nur react when Deven tells him he teaches in the Hindi department?

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