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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. How old is Mir Nihal?
(a) 62.
(b) 55.
(c) 75.
(d) 69.

2. When Begam Waheed tells her mother that Asghar is in love with Bilqeece, what does Begam Nihal accuse Bilqeece's mother of?
(a) Lying to Asghar about their family.
(b) Scheming with Begam Waheed.
(c) Using Asghar to elevate her family.
(d) Putting a spell on Asghar.

3. What is the Eed (Eid) referred to in Part II, Chapter 6?
(a) A celebration held at the end of Ramadan.
(b) A celebration held to commemorate the birth of Mohammad.
(c) The Islamic New Year celebration.
(d) A feast held during the time of the Hajj pilgrimage.

4. Who has been urging Mir Nihal to retire?
(a) His mistress.
(b) His doctor.
(c) His wife.
(d) His sons.

5. What does Mir Sangi claim his cousin accidentally succeeded in making silver from?
(a) Water.
(b) Tin.
(c) Sand.
(d) Iron.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the opening paragraphs of Part II, Chapter 7, what aspect of the days before the Coronation is stressed?

2. In Part II, Chapter 4, what thought makes Mir Nihal suddenly feel guilty and stop eating?

3. Who is the poet who wrote the words to the song that Gul Bano sings?

4. What rumor has Mir Nihal heard about Nisar Ahmad?

5. What is implied by the snippet of poetry that Mir Nihal thinks about at the end of Part II, Chapter 1?

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