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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. During Danny's third year as an illegal, what country was a woman screaming about at the railway station?

2. How old did Prakash say that a person is when their IQ is fixed?

3. Who does Danny think always uses too much Clorox?

4. What color vest do City Rangers wear?

5. On page 188, where does Danny remember that he first wanted to tell Sonja that he was an illegal immigrant?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Danny's father say about him after he returned from Dubai?

2. What did Abe tell Danny about the racket at Mackenzie College?

3. What did Danny do and what did he wear when he worked in Dubai?

4. What did Prakash tell Danny about a trip to South Africa he made with his wife?

5. On page 105, what does Danny remember about the bar where he and Prakash were waiting for Radha two years ago?

6. What happened when Danny returned to Sri Lanka from Dubai?

7. At 12:58 p.m., who does Danny notice outside a discount store, and what do they have in common?

8. How does Danny get away from Prakash on page 158?

9. Why was Prakash upset a year ago on Guru Purnima day?

10. What are the two ways to citizenship?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Danny struggles to understand the meaning of the word “irony.” What does Danny realize is the meaning of the word according to the dictionary? What are some situations where he encounters the word? Why does the use of the word in conversations confuse him?

Essay Topic 2

Danny often described himself as honest. Why did Danny struggle with the decision to tell the police about Prakash? Why did Danny feel he had a moral obligation to speak to the police?

Essay Topic 3

Danny is from Sri Lanka. What type of place is Sri Lanka? Why does Danny wish to leave his homeland?

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