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

2. Where do Nadira and Aisha go to help Ma buy a coat in Section 2: Chapter 2?
(a) Macy's.
(b) Wal-Mart.
(c) The Salvation Army.
(d) Burlington Coat Factory.

3. Who questions why Aisha applied to a college in Canada in Section 5: Chapter 6?
(a) Laura.
(b) Sarah.
(c) Michelle.
(d) Risa.

4. When was the U.S.A. Patriot Act signed into law?
(a) October 11, 2002.
(b) September 12, 2001.
(c) October 26, 2001.
(d) November 20, 2001.

5. Who does Nadira attempt to cheat off of in her geometry quiz in Section 5: Chapter 6?
(a) Cassie David.
(b) Aisha.
(c) Tim.
(d) Lily Yee.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. Where is Abba incarcerated when he is detained for having an expired visa?

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

4. When Abba saw Ma at a Bengali New Year fair, he refused to do what until his father arranged their marriage?

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

(see the answer key)

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