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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1 - 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 1, what does Nishat say that she wants to do?
(a) She wants to give Sunny Apu a gift.
(b) She wants to leave the party.
(c) She decides to throw a party herself.
(d) She decides to come out.

2. What is the garment called that Nishat takes off to get into bed?
(a) Salwar kameez.
(b) Komono.
(c) Kaz Salem.
(d) Suit.

3. Why did Ammu and Abbu leave Bangladesh in Chapter 1?
(a) To leave prosecution.
(b) To take their daughters to a better life in Ireland.
(c) To leave war.
(d) To take their daughters to a better life in U.S.

4. What does Nishat draw on Priti’s hand in Chapter 2?
(a) Animals.
(b) Ocean waves.
(c) Leaves.
(d) Flowers.

5. What is Nishat thinking about at the party in Chapter 1?
(a) How to construct the “perfect coming out moment" (3).
(b) How she wants to leave badly.
(c) How she is perceived by the guests.
(d) How she did not get a gift.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 3, what is Nishat describing at the wedding?

2. How old is Nishat?

3. What is the traditional Bengali way of eating?

4. What roles do Nishat and Priti play at Sunny Apu's wedding?

5. Where does Nishat find solace when she feels anxious?

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