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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 is Karim's mother's name?
(a) Margaret.
(b) Maggie.
(c) Eva.
(d) She is not named.

2. Who is Ted looking to pick a fight with at the beginning of Part One, Chapter Four?
(a) Jeeta.
(b) Haroon.
(c) Any one.
(d) Karim.

3. What does Helen suggest Karim do about Jamila's marriage situation?
(a) Offer to mary Jamila instead.
(b) Threaten to beat up the man Jamila is supposed to marry.
(c) Help Jamila escape to another city.
(d) Talk to Haroon.

4. What is Charlie doing with a girl in the garden in Part One, Chapter Three?
(a) Holding her hand.
(b) Fighting with her.
(c) Reading her poetry.
(d) Kissing her.

5. Why does Jamila not leave her household when Anwar arranges a marriage for her?
(a) She is afraid Anwar will beat her.
(b) She fears Anwar will abuse her mother again.
(c) She can't bring herself ot leave Anwar.
(d) She is excited to get married.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Karim's mother and father meet?

2. How does Helen's dad feel about Karim?

3. What does Charlie do when he, Karim, and Helen all end up outside Karim's school?

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

5. What do Karim and Helen exchange?

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