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1. How does Deven feel about his visit from his old friend Murad at the start of Chapter 1?

At first, Deven is happy to see Murad. However, he becomes less enchanted as he notes Murad's betel-black teeth and he realizes Murad expects him to buy him lunch.

2. How does Murad poke fun at Deven when he offers him one of his two cigarettes in Chapter 1?

Murad jokes that even after becoming a full time lecturer Deven can still only afford to purchase two cigarettes.

3. How are young Murad and Deven described in Chapter 1?

Murad is said to have come form a wealthy family and always had money to spend. Deven was the only son of a poor widow who Murad could bribe to do anything.

4. What does Murad say about the food when Deven takes him out for lunch after his lectures in Chapter 1?

Murad makes fun of the food saying if this is what "village fare" (13) is he must remember never to visit Deven again.

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