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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Which of the following reasons best characterizes Sikander's preference for real estate investment instead over cardiology? (from Overture: To America - Chapters II)

Real estate investment is more profitable long term.

Real estate investment allows Sikander to identify with American culture.

There is no demand for cardiologists.

Nobody wants to see a Pakistani doctor.

2.

Why does Latif move back to Pakistan? (from Overture: To America - Chapters II)

He detests the debasing influence of American culture.

To provide medical assistance to the Muslims fighting the Soviet invasion.

He wants to escape the temptation of alcohol, prostitutes, and gambling.

His work schedule in America is too demanding.

3.

How does Mary suggest the narrator do in order to remember his dreams? (from Chapters III - IV)

Read the works of Freud.

Maintain a steady sleep schedule.

Sleep with a certain kind of pillow.

Tie a pencil to his finger while he sleeps.

4.

With whom does the narrator have sex in Chapter V? (from Chapter V)

Amal Clooney.

Riaz.

Emily.

Julia.

5.

Why does the narrator's uncle Shafat change his name to Luke? (from Chapters III - IV)

In order to get a job interview.

Shafat has a dream in which god commands him to change his name.

So that he stops getting pulled over by cops.

In order to conform to American culture.

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