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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why had Parvaiz hated his Pakistani cousin before?
(a) His cousin had said "I'm a Pakistani and you're a Paki."
(b) His cousin had told Parvaiz his recordings were stupid.
(c) His cousin had bullied him.
(d) His cousin had wrestled him and hurt Parvaiz.

2. Who is quoted in the newspaper article in Chapter Nine taking apart Karamat's political decisions?
(a) Terry Lone.
(b) An anonymous cabinet member.
(c) The prime minister.
(d) Eamonn Lone.

3. Why is Parvaiz able to leave the compound in Chapter Six?
(a) Because Farooq wants to go on a holiday and asks Parvaiz to join him.
(b) Because Parvaiz runs away from the compound.
(c) Because Parvaiz becomes the leader of the media team and can leave when he chooses.
(d) Because Abu Raees needs new sound equipment and Farooq is going to pick up new recruits.

4. What does Aneeka tell Parviaz he must do in Chapter Six?
(a) Go to the British Consulate as soon as possible.
(b) Meet her in Istanbul.
(c) Run away from the compound.
(d) Meet her in Bursa.

5. What is the Twitter handle used to mock Gladys?
(a) @gladysgonebadys.
(b) @gladysgonewild.
(c) @gladysnotsoglad.
(d) @gladysinraqqa.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Eamonn do when Aneeka hugs him at the end of the book?

2. What does a tabloid nickname Aneeka?

3. What does Parvaiz say to Farooq about his father on the phone in Chapter Five?

4. What does Terry tell Karamat he should have done for Eamonn?

5. In Chapter Five, what does Parvaiz now think about when he sees a picture of a man about to be executed?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the some of the ways Aneeka feels and acts in grief in Chapter Seven? What are some of the metaphors she uses? List at least three.

2. What does Farooq tell Parvaiz of Raqqa?

3. What clause does Karamat Lone add to the Immigration Bill?

4. How does Isma appeal to Karamat Lone to let her go to Aneeka in Chapter Eight?

5. Why does Parvaiz return to be chained at Farooq's apartment?

6. How does Karamat Lone think of his son compared to his daughter in Chapter Eight? How has that changed with Aneeka?

7. What does Karamat think of London and his political critics?

8. What does Farooq talk to Parvaiz about when they first spend time with each other in Chapter Five?

9. What does Chapter Five say starts Parvaiz's path to Istanbul?

10. What does Karamat intend to release to change the newspaper coverage after Eamonn's video? What is the story he wants to recenter the media on?

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