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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Charlie waiting for outside the school when he runs in to Karim and Helen?

2. When Anwar's first business failed, what did he change it to?

3. What type of worker is Changez?

4. What happens when Karim asks Margaret to draw him?

5. Who home does Karim move in to in Part one, Chapter Seven?

Short Essay Questions

1. What part of his father's history does Karim share with readers in Part One, Chapter Two?

2. After Changez and Jamila are married, what is Changez's relationship like with Jamila, Anwar, and Karim?

3. How did Anwar and Haroon react differently to the challenges they faced when moving to England for school?

4. How do Margaret and Ted each demonstrate the theme of 'identity' in Part One, Chapter Seven?

5. What does the mention of Shadwell's career foreshadow?

6. What does punk music represent in Part Two, Chapter Nine?

7. How does Karim and Shadwell feel about one another upon meeting for the first time?

8. How does Changez surprise Karim at Eva's housewarming party?

9. How is Changez introduced in the book, and what does Anwar feel about him after finally meeting him?

10. What are two ways Karim shows compassion or concern for others in Part One, Chapter Six?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Family relationships play a large role in the book, and in most of the character's lives. Select one family relationship to describe in-depth; how did it change throughout the book and how did it affect the plot?

Essay Topic 2

Define 'character foil' and explain how each of the following characters acted as a foil to Karim.

1. Haroon

2. Anwar

3. Changez

Essay Topic 3

How does Karim's understanding of love change and develop throughout the novel? Does he ever truly experience love?

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