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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 5: Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Once, Nadira came home to find what burning in a pan, and she ran outside to find Ma crying on a park bench?
(a) Eggplant.
(b) Curry.
(c) Rice.
(d) Potatoes.

2. Where has the school counselor arranged for a college interview for Aisha in Section 4: Chapter 5?
(a) Barnard College.
(b) Boston University.
(c) Harvard University.
(d) Princeton University.

3. What is Nadira's last name in the novel?
(a) Hossein.
(b) Hossain.
(c) Hussein.
(d) Huston.

4. Where does Abba send his daughters when he is detained for having an expired visa in Section 2: Chapter 2?
(a) Uncle and Auntie's apartment.
(b) Into Montreal.
(c) Back to Bangladesh.
(d) Back to Minnesota.

5. On what day do Aisha and Nadira return to school in Section 4: Chapter 5?
(a) Wednesday.
(b) Saturday.
(c) Sunday.
(d) Tuesday.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Nadira's father in the novel?

2. What nation divided Bengal in half in an act called Partition?

3. After Abba is taken away, Nadira and Aisha help Ma buy a coat like one that who wore in Section 2: Chapter 2?

4. Where does Ma stay when Abba is detained in order to wait for his release in Section 2: Chapter 2?

5. In Section 5: Chapter 6, Nadira and Aisha learn Abba's bond has been denied and he is being held for questioning regarding giving money to what institution, which is suspected of being involved with an illegal political affiliation?

(see the answer key)

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