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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8 & 9 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Murad say when Deven tells him why he left Nur's home after Imtiaz and the old woman fought?
(a) Deven should have stayed to help the poor old poet.
(b) He is not surprised a poet would live such a wild existence.
(c) He is surprised Deven did not want to stay to see them tear each other's eyes out.
(d) He cannot believe Nur's family is so dysfunctional.

2. What does Deven do when after knocking on the door a voice asks if the knocker is a fool?
(a) He says he is not a fool, just a teacher.
(b) He shouts, "I am!"
(c) He leaves quietly.
(d) He knocks again.

3. What color are the tiles in Nur's room?
(a) Green.
(b) Red.
(c) Yellow.
(d) Blue.

4. What does Imtiaz call Deven while she is sick in bed in Chapter 7?
(a) A jackal.
(b) A scoundrel.
(c) A rat.
(d) A dog.

5. What happens to Nur when he and Deven go to the balcony for some privacy after Nur's rowdy friends arrive?
(a) He is moved to write new poetry.
(b) He is attacked by pigeons.
(c) He forgets where he is.
(d) He passes out.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Deven live?

2. How long has Deven been trying to interview Nur by the time Murad calls and tells him to wrap it up?

3. Who does Deven describe as a lover of Urdu poetry and the person who taught him Urdu?

4. What does Deven do as Imtiaz argues with Nur, telling him to recite to his friends while she lay dying?

5. What is Deven's occupation?

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