1. Who agrees to write a letter, explaining why Abba gave money to the mosque in Section 7: Chapter 9?
(a) Ali-uncle.
(b) Mr. Friedlander.
(c) Tareq.
(d) Mr. Rashid.

2. What language do the members of Nadira's family speak principally?
(a) French.
(b) English.
(c) Japanese.
(d) Bengali.

3. When Abba saw Ma at a Bengali New Year fair, he refused to do what until his father arranged their marriage?
(a) Eat.
(b) Work.
(c) Speak.
(d) Swim.

4. Uncle and Auntie had called Ma to tell her that Nadira had what, in the beginning of Section 12: Chapter 15?
(a) Been suspended.
(b) Run away.
(c) Been deported.
(d) Been arrested.

5. How old is Nadira in the beginning of the novel?
(a) 14.
(b) 16.
(c) 17.
(d) 12.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Section 5: Chapter 6, Nadira and Aisha learn Abba's bond has been denied and he is being held for questioning regarding giving money to what institution, which is suspected of being involved with an illegal political affiliation?

2. Aisha tells Nadira that she needs to do what, now that she is in charge in Section 3: Chapter 4?

3. Nadira convinces Ali-uncle to give her the money which she claims she needs for what, in Section 11: Chapter 13?

4. What is the name of Nadira's best friend in the novel?

5. What day do Nadira, Abba and Ma return home from a walk in the park to find an uproar at home in Section 13: Chapter 16?

(see the answer key)

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