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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. What is the "prescription written on the southern gate of the Jama Masjid" a recipe for (88)?
(a) A "universal elixir."
(b) An antidote to poison.
(c) Gold.
(d) A powerful charm.

2. During the conversation about their childhood, what does Asghar imply about his father?
(a) Mir Nihal was the father of Dilchain's child.
(b) Mir Nihal is not as religious as he claims to be.
(c) Mir Nihal used to beat Asghar.
(d) Mir Nihal has a gambling problem.

3. From what bird does Kambal Shah suggest an "oil" be made to help Mir Nihal (157)?
(a) Cuckoo.
(b) Falcoln.
(c) Pelican.
(d) Peacock.

4. To whom does Sheikh Mohammad Sadiq wish to marry his niece?
(a) Ghafoor.
(b) Masroor.
(c) Majeed.
(d) Asghar.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Bilqeece's little sister's name?

3. Which of the women performs a dance while dressed like a man, to amuse the other women in Part III?

4. What event are workers being forced to work in the extreme heat in preparation for?

5. Besides their money, what does Begam Nihal like about Meraj's family?

(see the answer key)

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