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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. When Karim and Eleanor argue at Pyke's house, why is Karim upset?
(a) He things Eleanor is cheating on him.
(b) Because Elanor starts crying.
(c) He doesn't want Eleanor to shut him out.
(d) He doesn't want to fight in front of other people.

2. What surprises Karim about his mother and father's actions when his play opens in London?
(a) They are holding hands.
(b) He seems them kiss.
(c) They are speaking to one another happily.
(d) They get in a public fight.

3. What type of background is Eleanor from?
(a) Upper class.
(b) Blue collar.
(c) It is not specified.
(d) Lower class.

4. How does the subject of Karim's second characterization feel about being impersonated?
(a) He offers to show Karim some 'moves'.
(b) He thinks its funny.
(c) He is offended and does not want Karim to do it.
(d) At first he supports it, but later asks Karim not to do it.

5. How do Karim and Tracey stand out against Pyke's acting group?
(a) They have the most acting experience.
(b) They are the only males.
(c) They are the ones who are not white.
(d) They are the tallest.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the opening night in New York, what does Karim realize about Eleanor?

2. What does Karim realize that Terry is really confused about?

3. Pyke receives an offer for a theater in which city to take the show there?

4. Karim feels that Shadwell's ideas for his character are ________.

5. What does Karim notice about Ted at the end of the book?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is in Pyke's acting troupe, and how are they different from one another?

2. How is Eleanor demonstrating a manipulative side by Part Two, Chapter Thirteen?

3. What aspects of Karim and Changez make them character foils of one another and likely allow for their strong friendship?

4. The motif of manipulation comes to the forefront in Part Two, Chapter Thirteen. How has Pyke demonstrated manipulation at this point in the novel?

5. Who dies in Part Two, Chapter Fourteen, and how does he or she meet their demise?

6. After Karim and Charlie have lived together a few months in New York, what two things about Charlie make Karim want to get away from him?

7. What acts of violent intolerance and racism occur in Part Two, Chapter Fifteen?

8. What does joining Pyke's acting troupe help Karim to realize about social class?

9. What sort of overall reception does the play receive?

10. Who does Karim decide to create his second character for the acting troupe assignment on, and what dilemma does that bring about?

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