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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Karim convince Eva to hire him and Eleanor to do?
(a) Landscape the yard at her house.
(b) Help refurbish the house.
(c) Entertain her with their acting skills.
(d) Cook her meals.

2. How has Charlie changed his band in Part Two, Chapter Ten?
(a) They all shaved their heads.
(b) They only wear red now.
(c) They now play classic rock.
(d) They now play punk.

3. What does Karim notice about Ted at the end of the book?
(a) Ted follows Haroon around like a puppy dog.
(b) Ted has regressed and is more unhappy than ever.
(c) Ted's transformation to a happy individual is complete.
(d) Ted seems more uptight that Karim remembers.

4. Pyke receives an offer for a theater in which city to take the show there?
(a) Nashville.
(b) New York.
(c) Chicago.
(d) Boston.

5. When Karim and Eleanor argue at Pyke's house, why is Eleanor upset?
(a) She feels belittled by Karim.
(b) She thinks Karim is cheating on her.
(c) She doesn't want to fight in front of other people.
(d) She doesn't want Karim to ruin the evening.

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

7. Who does Karim move in with while waiting for rehearsals to begin?
(a) He gets his own place.
(b) Eva.
(c) Margaret.
(d) Jamila.

8. Where do Karim and Eleanor later discuss what happened at Pyke's house?
(a) In Eleanor's car.
(b) At Eleanor's place.
(c) They do not discuss it.
(d) While on a walk.

9. What happens at Charlie's concert which Eva and Karim attend?
(a) A riot breaks out.
(b) Charlie calls them onstage.
(c) Eva and Karim gets lost from one another.
(d) Charlie falls of stage.

10. How many women are there in Pyke's group?
(a) Zero.
(b) Three.
(c) Two.
(d) One.

11. What does Pyke tell Karim happened to Eleanor's last boyfriend?
(a) He died in an accident at work.
(b) He killed himself.
(c) He skipped town and no one has heard from him since.
(d) He died in a car accident.

12. What does Pyke offer Karim as a 'present' for his contribution to the play in Part Two, Chapter Eleven?
(a) The opportunity to sleep with Pyke's wife.
(b) Another part in his next play.
(c) A genuine 'thank you.'
(d) Money.

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

14. What do Karim and Allie do together for the first time?
(a) Have an adult conversation.
(b) Make dinner.
(c) Hug.
(d) Say 'I love you.'

15. Karim feels that Shadwell's ideas for his character are ________.
(a) Strange.
(b) Brilliant.
(c) Racist.
(d) Childish.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Karim and Eleanor ultimately do about Pyke's invitation?

2. Who is offended by Karim's characterization of someone he knows?

3. How does Anwar die?

4. Who are the veteran actors in Pyke's group?

5. What does Terry admit to Karim after Karim says he will be leaving?

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