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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 24, how is Raza sent home?

2. How old is Raza in Chapter 23?

3. What is Kim drinking in Chapter 37?

4. In Chapter 34, how long does it take Raza to escape through a tunnel?

5. What was the name of Abdullah's father?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 22, where does Raza think he and Abdullah are going, and why is it a problem that they do not go to Peshawar?

2. How did Abdullah learn English?

3. What is the part of the journey Raza takes by ship to Canada like?

4. How long has Abdullah been in the U.S., and why did he come?

5. Why does Kim decide to take Abdullah to Canada?

6. What does Salma tell Hiroko about Raza's disappearance?

7. How and where does Hiroko meet with Abdullah?

8. What does Kim know her mother would say about her chosen profession?

9. Why is Raza sent back home from the training camp?

10. Why did Kim call the police about Abdullah, and how does Hiroko react?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Elizabeth and James have been married for over a decade by the 1940s. What type of relationship did they have when they were first married? How has their relationship changed and why does Elizabeth seek a divorce?

Essay Topic 2

Cliffhangers are a literary device that leaves readers wondering what will happen next. How does the author use cliffhangers in the novel? How do cliffhangers create suspense?

Essay Topic 3

Imagery is a literary device authors use to describe characters and the world they inhabit. Imagery involves using the five senses to describe characters, places, and things. How does the author use imagery to help readers imagine the world and characters she has created?

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