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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 Zinat Mahal?

2. What is the subject of the disagreement between Archie and Clive?

3. Who saves Archie's life?

4. What identity does Samad assume to fool the group of soldiers?

5. What sport did Archie compete in at the Olympics?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the Pakistani community react to Magid's having been sent away?

2. What is the response to the hanging of Mangal Pande's portrait?

3. Why is the place named "O'Connell's"?

4. Describe the conditions in which Archie Jones and Samad Iqbal met.

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

6. How does Maureen feel about Archie?

7. How does Poppy take Samad's ending of their affair?

8. How does Kelvin Hero treat Archie?

9. How does Archie know Horst Ibelgaufts?

10. Describe the difference between Millat and Magid Iqbal.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout the novel there are various references to teeth. Please choose several of these and explain their importance/relevance to the story as a whole.

Essay Topic 2

Samad Iqbal is a man who wants to be a good Muslim but does not always succeed. In an essay, explore at least two forces pulling on Samad that affect his faith and how these forces shape his identity.

Essay Topic 3

How does FutureMouse and Joyce Chalfen's gardening parallel the relationship that Joyce and Marcus develop with Millat and Irie?

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