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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. What was served at O'Connell's on New Year's as a "seasonal bonus"?
(a) Champagne.
(b) Turkey.
(c) Bacon.
(d) Steak.

2. What is all over the walls inside the building where Samad and Archie sleep?
(a) Stencils.
(b) Bright yellow paint.
(c) Paintings by a famous artist.
(d) Words written by dying townspeople.

3. What delay in Clara's life allows her mother to meet Ryan?
(a) A trip to the drugstore.
(b) A gab session with a girlfriend.
(c) A detention at school.
(d) A late bus.

4. What kind of music does Poppy want the orchestra to try?
(a) African music.
(b) Indian music.
(c) Country-western.
(d) Rock n' roll.

5. Which of these things is not burned in the Iqbals' yard?
(a) "The Godfather" movie.
(b) Air Max sneakers.
(c) "The Catcher in the Rye."
(d) Millat's baseball cap.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what does Samad trade masturbation on New Year's Day 1980?

2. What is in the photo of Magid that he sends home to his parents?

3. Which of these events was not celebrated at O'Connell's?

4. What is slang for dating at Clara and Ryan's school?

5. What is Ryan wearing that shocks Clara?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Maureen feel about Archie?

2. Why does Hortense Bowden consider both herself and her daughter to be miracles?

3. What does Alsana feel is the biggest difference that divides people?

4. What does Samad reveal to Archie about his upcoming marriage?

5. What is Shiva's reaction to Samad's admission that he has fallen for an English woman?

6. What is Samad's rationale for driving off into the country with the prisoner and eventually killing him?

7. What is the main source of tension between Archie and Clara as they move into their new house?

8. What disagreement do Archie and Samad have about the writings on the walls of the church?

9. Describe the game the children play as they walk to Mr. Hamilton's home.

10. Describe the difference between Millat and Magid Iqbal.

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