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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. Where does Anvar transfer in his third year of college?
(a) Boston University.
(b) New York University.
(c) Georgetown University.
(d) William & Mary.

2. How old is Safwa when she fakes a fever, stays home from school, and watches Full House?
(a) 11.
(b) 12.
(c) 10.
(d) 8.

3. Where did the school friend live who Imtiaz consulted when he wanted to leave Pakistan?
(a) Massachusetts.
(b) California.
(c) Illinois.
(d) Colorado.

4. What videotapes that belonged to her mother does Safwa watch when there is electricity?
(a) Roseanne.
(b) The Golden Girls.
(c) Full House.
(d) Alf.

5. What does Safwa remember her mother making for Eid?
(a) Tabbouleh.
(b) Kibbeh.
(c) Rice pilaf.
(d) Kleecha.

Short Answer Questions

1. On page 83, how many months is Safwa behind on the rent?

2. When did Anvar last see his father dance in Pakistan?

3. What apartment does Anvar rent from Hafeez Bhai?

4. How does Safwa's mother die?

5. Where does Abu take Safwa after she leaves her aunt?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who was Taleb Mansoor?

2. On the sixth anniversary of 9/11, what happens to Bariah at a grocery store?

3. What does Shabana, president of the Muslim Students Association, want Anvar to do?

4. Where does Abu take Safwa when he comes to get her in Basra?

5. Who does Anvar rent an apartment from and why?

6. Why do Safwa and her brother call their father Abu?

7. Who was Dr. Yousef Ganni?

8. What is Karachi like?

9. Why does Safwa not make an effort to belong with the people she is living with?

10. Why did Imtiaz decide his family needed to leave Pakistan?

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