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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4: Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What village in Bangladesh did Nadira's great-grandparents eventually settle in?
(a) Barisal.
(b) Chittagong.
(c) Rajshahi.
(d) Dhaka.

2. What is the name of Nadira's father in the novel?
(a) Taslima.
(b) Abba.
(c) Tareq.
(d) Tim.

3. What sign does Nadira's family pass in Section 2: Chapter 2 that causes Abba to rub his chest?
(a) "Now Entering the Republic of Canada."
(b) "Leaving the United States of America."
(c) "Passports Only Lane."
(d) "Please Present Valid Documentation."

4. Bangladesh is bordered by India on all sides except for a small border with what country to the far southeast?
(a) Afghanistan.
(b) Burma.
(c) Brazil.
(d) Thailand.

5. 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) Potatoes.
(c) Rice.
(d) Curry.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Bengal was divided in the Partition, the side which belonged to India held mostly what?

2. What does Aisha say about her phone to the school counselor in Section 4: Chapter 5?

3. Aisha tells Nadira that she needs to do what, now that she is in charge in Section 3: Chapter 4?

4. What is Nadira's last name in the novel?

5. When Abba is detained for having an expired visa, he is told that what proceedings would likely begin in Section 2: Chapter 2?

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