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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4: Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Along what border does Nadira's hope to stop and apply for asylum in Section 2: Chapter 2?
(a) New York/Canada.
(b) California/Mexico.
(c) Vermont/Canada.
(d) North Dakota/Canada.

2. What refers to a concerted national effort to prevent terrorist attacks within the U.S., reduce America's vulnerability to terrorism, and minimize the damage and recover from attacks that do occur?
(a) The Patriot Act.
(b) The CIA.
(c) Homeland Security.
(d) The FBI.

3. After Tim explains the Special Registration law, Abba wants to register, but who insists it is better to wait or return to Bangladesh?
(a) Auntie.
(b) Lily Yee.
(c) Uncle.
(d) Taslima.

4. Nadira's older sister cries as the family passes through Boston because she has always wanted to do what?
(a) Attend Princeton.
(b) Attend Harvard.
(c) Attend Columbia.
(d) Attend Yale.

5. What nation divided Bengal in half in an act called Partition?
(a) France.
(b) Great Britain.
(c) Singapore.
(d) Portugal.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Nadira's father in the novel?

2. Where do Nadira and Aisha go to help Ma buy a coat in Section 2: Chapter 2?

3. Where do Aisha and Nadira attend school in the novel?

4. What does Aisha say about her phone to the school counselor in Section 4: Chapter 5?

5. What is the name of the white law student whom Taslima dates in "Ask Me No Questions"?

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