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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Front Matter and Prelude.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In which of the following does Seema have a residence?
(a) Eureka Valley.
(b) The Castro.
(c) Mission.
(d) Upper Market.

2. Which of the following is noted as among Bill’s favorite dishes?
(a) Achaar chicken.
(b) Lamb roganjosh.
(c) Papadum.
(d) Saag paneer.

3. In what month does Ishraaq report being conceived?
(a) November.
(b) August.
(c) February.
(d) May.

4. To which of the following is the novel dedicated?
(a) The author’s homeland.
(b) The author’s school.
(c) The author’s family.
(d) The author’s readings.

5. With which of the following does the novel begin?
(a) “Tahera came into my life barely a week ago.”
(b) “My life outside my mother’s womb has just begun.”
(c) “…anything to keep us with the living.”
(d) “…there is indeed light cast upon us, so perhaps we too can—"

Short Answer Questions

1. In which of the following professions is Bill trained?

2. To which of the following does Seema compare Bill?

3. Which of the following meanings is given for Seema’s name?

4. With which of the following does Prelude end?

5. Which of the following meanings is given for Ishraaq’s name?

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