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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 6: Part III, Chapters 6-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Part II, Chapter 5, what do the friends agree is the missing ingredient in the Jama Masjid prescription?
(a) Heat.
(b) Faith.
(c) A bitter green herb.
(d) A golden flower.

2. Why did Mir Nihal forbid Asghar to study at Aligarh?
(a) Mir Nihal thinks that the curriculum at Aligarh is too difficult for Asghar.
(b) Mir Nihal thinks that studying at Aligarh will alienate his son from Islam.
(c) Mir Nihal does not have the money for Aligarh's tuition.
(d) Mir Nihal has heard that Aligarh admits female students.

3. While Asghar and Begam Waheed are talking about their childhood, what can Asghar hear in the background?
(a) Qawwals singing.
(b) Pigeons cooing.
(c) Street vendors shouting.
(d) His aunts arguing.

4. What do Asghar's friends do while he waits to be "introduced" to his bride after the ceremony?
(a) Sing lewd songs about his wedding night.
(b) Read poetry they have written for the occasion.
(c) Take turns making up outrageous stories about Asghar.
(d) Offer prayers for his happiness with his new wife.

5. In the opening paragraphs of Part II, Chapter 7, what aspect of the days before the Coronation is stressed?
(a) The hypocrisy.
(b) The novelty.
(c) The injustice.
(d) The anxiety.

Short Answer Questions

1. What creature does Mir Nihal kill in Part I, Chapter 1?

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

3. What is thrown into the crowd of guests as soon as the wedding prayers have finished in Part III?

4. In the story about Mir Jamal's pigeons, what does Mir Jamal refuse to do?

5. As Mir Nihal hurries to Babban Jan's on Friday night, what does he hear both a song and a poem about?

(see the answer key)

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