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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. What does Begam Nihal ask her grandson Majeed to do in order to make the dust storm stop?
(a) Scatter grain to feed the crows.
(b) Put a broom under the leg of a bed.
(c) Place an onion under a pillow on the bed.
(d) Tie a bunch of dried chilis in the doorway.

2. 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) Begam Jamal.
(b) Dilchain.
(c) Anjum Zamani.
(d) Hunchbacked Aunt.

3. Why does Mir Nihal not go into work on Saturday after a cat attacked his pigeons?
(a) He is exhausted and sleeps all day instead.
(b) The shop is closed for the weekend.
(c) He no longer sees a point in working.
(d) He is too sad about the pigeons.

4. How does Asghar show his appreciation for Nasim's poetry recitation?
(a) He teaches Nasim another poem.
(b) He gives the boy a rupee.
(c) He brings friends over to listen to the poem.
(d) He offers to pay Nasim's school tuition.

5. What does Mir Nihal do when he sees the funeral procession in Part III, Chapter 9?
(a) Walks with it a short way.
(b) Asks who died.
(c) Sings a sad song.
(d) Crosses the street.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mir Sangi claim his cousin accidentally succeeded in making silver from?

2. How old is Jehan Ara at the beginning of Part III, Chapter 10?

3. By what year does the Introduction say the British East India Company had established control of India?

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

5. Besides higher prices, what is affecting the economy of Delhi at the time that Part III, Chapter 9 takes place?

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