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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long do things seem to go back to normal after Karim meets with Jean in Part One, Chapter Three?
(a) A few weeks.
(b) A few days.
(c) A few hours.
(d) A few months.

2. What is Haroom and Karim's relationship?
(a) Brothers.
(b) Best friends.
(c) Cousins.
(d) Father/son.

3. What is Shadwell's profession?
(a) Teacher.
(b) He is unemployed.
(c) Director.
(d) Grocer.

4. What decade does the novel begin in?
(a) 1970s.
(b) 1980s.
(c) 1960s.
(d) 1940a.

5. When Karim stops going to school, where does Eva arrange for him to go?
(a) Miltary school.
(b) Jail.
(c) A boy's camp.
(d) To a college.

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

7. What is the relationship between Haroon and Anwar?
(a) Father/Son.
(b) Best Friends.
(c) Enemies.
(d) Cousins.

8. At the beginning of the novel, what has Haroom been invited to speak on?
(a) Chemistry.
(b) Eastern Philosophy.
(c) Western Philosphy.
(d) Bicultural Living.

9. What happens when Karim asks Margaret to draw him?
(a) She drawn him as a female.
(b) She agrees to do it.
(c) She refuses to even try.
(d) She draws Haroon.

10. What type of people attend Eva's party at her new flat?
(a) Friends of her parents.
(b) Teenagers.
(c) Artists and theater people.
(d) Friendly new neighbors.

11. In Part Two, Chapter Nine, Karim finds the city to be _________.
(a) Inspiring.
(b) Disappointing.
(c) Overwhelming.
(d) Refreshing.

12. By Part One, Chapter Eight, what is Haroon in high demand for?
(a) Marital counseling.
(b) Being a spiritual advisor.
(c) Going on dates.
(d) Being a financial advisor.

13. Who is Charlie waiting for outside the school when he runs in to Karim and Helen?
(a) His father.
(b) His girlfriend.
(c) His manager.
(d) His boyfriend.

14. What type of party does Eva throw in her new flat in Part Two, Chapter Nine?
(a) Pity party.
(b) Birthday party.
(c) Housewarming party.
(d) Work party.

15. Where do Changez and Jamila first meet?
(a) Karim's house.
(b) A party.
(c) Anwar's house.
(d) The train station.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens between Karim and Charlie when they see a band together?

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

3. Who arrives at Eva's flat party with Jamila and Changez?

4. What does Karim worry about while Eva is having the house fixed up?

5. What activity does Karim do to help focus his mind at the beginning of Part One, Chapter Five?

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