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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. Ma tells Nadira they finally have enough for Abba's bond and he will be released when in Section 4: Chapter 5?
(a) In two weeks.
(b) Next month.
(c) Tomorrow.
(d) Next week.

2. What refers to a concerted national effort to prevent terrorist attacks within the U.S., reduce America's vulnerability to terrorism, and minimize the damage and recover from attacks that do occur?
(a) The FBI.
(b) The Patriot Act.
(c) Homeland Security.
(d) The CIA.

3. Along what border does Nadira's hope to stop and apply for asylum in Section 2: Chapter 2?
(a) North Dakota/Canada.
(b) Vermont/Canada.
(c) New York/Canada.
(d) California/Mexico.

4. Where is Abba incarcerated when he is detained for having an expired visa?
(a) Burlington.
(b) New Paltz.
(c) Albany.
(d) Boston.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What job did Nadira's father take upon arriving in the United States?

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

3. Nadira's older sister cries as the family passes through Boston because she has always wanted to do what?

4. Where has the school counselor arranged for a college interview for Aisha in Section 4: Chapter 5?

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

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