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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. Whas does Amal put in Nasreen's bath in Chapter 23?

2. In Chapter 34, what color lights are on the tent behind Hafsa's parents home?

3. In Chapter 34, what flowers do Hafsa, Farah, and Sana wear in their hair?

4. In Chapter 35, what food does Amal pack to take back to the estate?

5. What sweet does Fozia bring Amal in Chapter 35?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Jawad react when Amal is gone in Chapter 26?

2. What does Amal do when police officers come to the estate in Chapter 28?

3. In Chapter 38, what does Amal bring back for Fatima, and what do they do together?

4. What room does Amal find in Chapter 21?

5. Why does Nasreen allow Amal to go home in Chapter 31?

6. In Chapter 34, where does Shabnum sit and what does she look like?

7. What does Fozia want Amal to do and why in Chapter 35?

8. What does Asif try to teach Amal, and what does she tell him she has already learned?

9. What does Nabila tell Amal about their debt in Chapter 24?

10. In Chapter 23, what happens when Amal goes to get a book from the library?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Amal’s life changes after the baby is born. How does Amal’s life change? How does she cope and make do with the changes?

Essay Topic 2

Amal has to stop going to school and take care of her sisters. Why is it more important for Amal to take care of her sisters than go to school? Would a boy have had to stay home from school? Why is it not a priority for Amal to get a good education?

Essay Topic 3

Asif tells Amal that she is brave. Why does Asif tell Amal that she is brave? Is Amal afraid? Does she do the right thing anyway? Why is she brave?

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