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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 10: Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Bengal was divided in the Partition, the side which belonged to India held mostly what?
(a) Christians.
(b) Hindus.
(c) Muslims.
(d) Jews.

2. Aisha and Nadira stop at an all-you-can-eat buffet outside what city in Section 3: Chapter 4?
(a) Boston.
(b) New Paltz.
(c) Providence.
(d) Albany.

3. When was the U.S.A. Patriot Act signed into law?
(a) October 26, 2001.
(b) October 11, 2002.
(c) November 20, 2001.
(d) September 12, 2001.

4. On what day do Aisha and Nadira return to school in Section 4: Chapter 5?
(a) Wednesday.
(b) Tuesday.
(c) Sunday.
(d) Saturday.

5. What does the school counselor tell Nadira about Aisha's interview at Barnard College in Section 10: Chapter 12?
(a) Aisha called in sick.
(b) Aisha did horribly in the interview.
(c) Aisha didn't show up.
(d) Aisha walked out of the interview.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Abba tell his daughters to say at school after he is detained in Section 2: Chapter 2?

2. After Tim explains the Special Registration law, Abba wants to register, but who insists it is better to wait or return to Bangladesh?

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

4. Who is angry with Aisha for missing debate team practices and meets in Section 10: Chapter 12?

5. How old is Nadira in the beginning of the novel?

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