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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4: Part II, Chapters 5-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What principle does Saeed Hasan say a man should put first when he is looking for a wife?
(a) Reciprocity.
(b) Suitability.
(c) Moderation.
(d) Faithfulness.

2. What caused the abolition of Persian, Sanskrit, and Arabic from Indian schools?
(a) The British attempt to anglicize Indians.
(b) The intervention of the Catholic Church.
(c) The defeat of an attempted Afghan invasion of India.
(d) The elevation of Warren Hastings to Governor.

3. What do Begam Nihal and Begam Waheed decided to do to celebrate Asghar's engagement?
(a) Buy Asghar some charms and amulets.
(b) Donate money to the mosque.
(c) Invite the qawwali singers to the house.
(d) Have a meelad read.

4. During the discussion of alchemy, what does Kambal Shah say would happen if everyone had equal wealth?
(a) People would become vain and forget God.
(b) People would learn to love one another more sincerely.
(c) People would find another kind of hierarchy to follow.
(d) People would have the leisure to draw closer to God.

5. Where does Mir Nihal go on most evenings after dinner in Part I?
(a) To visit his mistress.
(b) To see his friend Nawab Puttan.
(c) To the mosque.
(d) To work for a few more hours.

Short Answer Questions

1. What hobbies does Mir Nihal pursue in Chapter 5?

2. What is Molvi Dulhan dressed like in Part II?

3. While Asghar and Begam Waheed are talking about their childhood, what can Asghar hear in the background?

4. What is the Jama Masjid?

5. What is the Eed (Eid) referred to in Part II, Chapter 6?

(see the answer key)

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