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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 8: Part IV Chapters 6-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Part II, Chapter 4, what thought makes Mir Nihal suddenly feel guilty and stop eating?
(a) He was not present at Babban Jan's death because he was busy with his birds.
(b) He has neglected his responsibilities to his wife and children.
(c) Babban Jan is dead and he should not be enjoying himself.
(d) The deaths of the pigeons were a result of his distraction over a mistress.

2. Why is Mir Nihal hurrying home at the beginning of Part II, Chapter 1?
(a) He has heard that Begam Nihal has arranged Asghar's marriage.
(b) He has heard that Babban Jan has sent a message to his house.
(c) He wants to bring some mangoes to his family to make sherbet.
(d) He has forgotten to give his pigeons water.

3. Who is Blind Hafizji?
(a) The husband of Hunchbacked Aunt.
(b) An itinerant faqir staying for a few days at the Nihal house.
(c) Begam Shahbaz's nearest living male relative.
(d) One of the Hakims who treat Habibuddin.

4. As a result of Mir Nihal's accusations about trying to interfere in Asghar's happiness, who ends up moving out of the Nihal house?
(a) Hunchbacked Aunt.
(b) Begam Jamal.
(c) Anjum Zamani.
(d) Dilchain.

5. What does Mir Nihal think about the new music that he hears in the streets outside his house in Part IV?
(a) The melodies are clearly influenced by the West.
(b) It is inappropriate for women to be singing in the streets.
(c) It does not offer God the appropriate gratitude.
(d) The words are vulgar and sentimental.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Asghar arrives at Bari's house, what is his friend doing?

2. In Part II, Chapter 5, what do the friends agree is the missing ingredient in the Jama Masjid prescription?

3. What is Saeed Hasan disappointed in when he comes to visit Asghar's home in Part III?

4. What do Begam Nihal and Begam Waheed decided to do to celebrate Asghar's engagement?

5. Why does Asghar go to see Mushtari Bai in Chapter 11?

(see the answer key)

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