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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. In what grade was Aisha when she decided which clique of girls she wanted to befriend and begged Ma to buy her the same clothes, according to the narrator?
(a) Seventh.
(b) Sixth.
(c) Fifth.
(d) Third.

2. What is the name of the white law student whom Taslima dates in "Ask Me No Questions"?
(a) Jack.
(b) David.
(c) Tim.
(d) James.

3. When Bengal was divided in the Partition, the side which belonged to India held mostly what?
(a) Jews.
(b) Hindus.
(c) Muslims.
(d) Christians.

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

5. 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) Next week.
(d) Tomorrow.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When Nadira's great-grandparents settled in a village due to famine, they found work where?

3. According to the narrator, Ma's spirits lifted after Abba got cable because she loves watching what?

4. How old is Nadira in the beginning of the novel?

5. In what year did a drought cause Nadira's great-grandparents to move to a small village in Bangladesh?

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