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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From what condition do Seema and Ishraaq suffer?
(a) Placenta abruptio.
(b) Preeclampsia.
(c) Anemia.
(d) Intrahepatic cholestasis.

2. Which of the following is on the menu for the celebratory meal for Seema’s friends?
(a) Aloo gobi.
(b) Dal makhani.
(c) Saag paneer.
(d) Fried brinjal.

3. For whom had Seema moved to Boston?
(a) Divya.
(b) Ann.
(c) Leigh.
(d) Reshmi.

4. To which of the following does Seema invite Bill?
(a) Lincoln.
(b) Springfield.
(c) Columbia.
(d) Des Moines.

5. Which of the following sculptures does Seema emulate with her first lover?
(a) Adam.
(b) Worrier.
(c) The Kiss.
(d) Thinker.

6. At what time does Leigh arrive for the celebratory meal?
(a) 4:00 p.m.
(b) 5:00 p.m.
(c) 4:30 p.m.
(d) 5:30 p.m.

7. Which of the following landmarks is visible from Seema’s rooftop?
(a) Transamerica Building.
(b) Fisherman’s Wharf.
(c) Alcatraz.
(d) Oracle Park.

8. Which of the following does Ismail note had seen Arshad about his vandalization?
(a) Rizwan.
(b) Selim.
(c) Emir.
(d) Zia.

9. In which English city did Seema study?
(a) Durham.
(b) Oxford.
(c) Leeds.
(d) Cambridge.

10. In which of the following cities is Seema at age 21?
(a) Paris.
(b) New York.
(c) London.
(d) Los Angeles.

11. What is regarded as the uniform for the presidential campaign in which Bill first volunteers with Seema?
(a) Turquoise scarf.
(b) Green vest.
(c) Orange beanie.
(d) Purple jacket.

12. Which of the following does the novel translate as “live long and prosper” (269)?
(a) Qapla’!
(b) Jeete raho.
(c) Aapakee umr lambee ho aur aap samrddh bane.
(d) Dif-tor heh smusma.

13. How old is Bill when he steals from his grandmother?
(a) 15.
(b) 14.
(c) 16.
(d) 13.

14. Which of the following accompanies Bill and Seema when they marry?
(a) Josh.
(b) Leigh.
(c) Fiaz.
(d) Divya.

15. How many flights of stairs stand between Seema’s home and the rooftop?
(a) 3.
(b) 4.
(c) 1.
(d) 2.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following does Arshad feign to stay home from school?

2. To which of the following does Ishraaq compare sleep?

3. Which of the following is cited in the novel as supporting Prop 8?

4. For which of the following presidential campaigns does Seema volunteer?

5. Which of the following is noted as Mame’s favorite libation?

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