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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 10: Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In literature, what is the inherent incompatibility between the objectives of two or more characters or forces?
(a) Irony.
(b) Catalyst.
(c) Conflict.
(d) Protagonist.

2. Taslima claims that "the only way to fight a political situation is to" what, in Section 7: Chapter 9?
(a) "Fight crooked."
(b) "Fight fair."
(c) "Be political."
(d) "Run away."

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

4. What does the school counselor tell Nadira about Aisha's interview at Barnard College in Section 10: Chapter 12?
(a) Aisha did horribly in the interview.
(b) Aisha called in sick.
(c) Aisha didn't show up.
(d) Aisha walked out of the interview.

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?
(a) A dry-cleaners.
(b) An international bank.
(c) A synagogue.
(d) A mosque.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What forms did Aisha apparently not fill out, according to the school counselors in Section 10: Chapter 12?

3. Where do Nadira and Aisha go to help Ma buy a coat in Section 2: Chapter 2?

4. Nadira's family is driving where to seek asylum in the beginning of the book?

5. What does INS stand for?

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