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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1 Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to Mistri Yakoob Balloch after his deal is made with the sisters?
(a) He kidnaps two of the sisters.
(b) He is arrested and taken to prison.
(c) He dies suspiciously.
(d) He impregnates one of the sisters.

2. For how long has Old Man Shakil been a widow?
(a) 23 years.
(b) 12 years.
(c) 18 years.
(d) 29 years.

3. What is the first sight of Omar Khayyam Shakil?
(a) His mother.
(b) Hashmat Babi.
(c) His father.
(d) The Impossible Mountains.

4. Who has a powerful effect on Omar when seen through his telescope?
(a) Eduardo Rodrigues.
(b) Maulana Dawood.
(c) Yakoob Balloch.
(d) Farah Zoroaster.

5. How many male servants remain in the Shakil sisters' house?
(a) One.
(b) Four.
(c) Thirteen.
(d) Three.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the sisters continue to pay for the house's regular needs?

2. Who accompanies Omar's rescuer from the religious zealots?

3. What is intended by Bilal to be draped over Omar's neck after his 12th birthday?

4. What do Omar's mothers do during the years in which they nurse him?

5. Why does Omar strictly limit his sleep at night?

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