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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 34-45.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For how many years has Mrs. Vaselli been out of contact with her son?
(a) 2.
(b) 5.
(c) 20.
(d) 10.

2. In what month do Amal and Mrs. Vaselli sit together on Mrs. Vaselli's porch in Chapter 32?
(a) January.
(b) March.
(c) October.
(d) November.

3. What does it mean to 'dob' "someone in" (302) around the Melbourne area?
(a) Kill someone.
(b) Kiss someone.
(c) Seduce someone.
(d) Turn someone in.

4. On what night of the week does the birthday party take place in Chapter 28?
(a) Friday.
(b) Wednesday.
(c) Thursday.
(d) Saturday.

5. For how many days does the Eid-al-Fitr festival last?
(a) 21.
(b) 11.
(c) 9.
(d) 3.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 8, Simone tells Amal about the emotional abuse she suffers at the hands of which member of her family?

2. On what continent does the novel take place?

3. About which character is Amal thinking in Chapter 30 when she listens to music?

4. Amal and Leila plan a surprise birthday dinner for which of Leila's birthdays in Chapter 31?

5. To what transgression does Simone admit in Chapter 27 while talking to Amal?

(see the answer key)

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