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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One - In the Suburbs, Chapter Five.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Karim and Helen exchange?
(a) Insults.
(b) A kiss.
(c) A hug.
(d) Phone numbers.

2. Who does Karim have a crush on in the beginning of the novel?
(a) No one.
(b) Eva.
(c) Charlie.
(d) Eva's sister.

3. What type of groups has Jamila gotten involved with that Anwar does not like?
(a) Vegetarian groups.
(b) Educational groups.
(c) Self-defense groups.
(d) Political groups.

4. Who is Jamila?
(a) Karim's cousin.
(b) Anwar's daughter.
(c) Anwar's mistress.
(d) Karim's teacher.

5. What does Karim think about the individual he meets at the second party Haroom speaks at?
(a) He is taken by her beauty and is speechless.
(b) He is offended by something she says.
(c) He thinks she is interested in him.
(d) He thinks she is ugly.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first reason Karim is excited to go to Eva's house at the beginning of the book?

2. In what location does the novel open?

3. What is Charlie doing with a girl in the garden in Part One, Chapter Three?

4. Why does Jamila not leave her household when Anwar arranges a marriage for her?

5. Although Haroon once suggested Karim be an actor, what does he really want Karim to be?

(see the answer key)

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