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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 15: Endnote.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is an academic title conferred upon the student who delivers the closing or farewell statement at a graduation ceremony?
(a) Catalyst.
(b) Orator.
(c) Valedictorian.
(d) Salutatorian.

2. What is a form of administrative subpoena used by the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation and reportedly by other U.S. Government Agencies including the CIA and the Department of Defense?
(a) National Security Letter.
(b) The Special Registration law.
(c) Indefinite detention.
(d) The Fourth Amendment.

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) "Please Present Valid Documentation."
(c) "Leaving the United States of America."
(d) "Passports Only Lane."

4. What grade is Nadira in at school in the novel?
(a) Ninth.
(b) Fifth.
(c) Sixth.
(d) Fourth.

5. After Abba is taken away, Nadira and Aisha help Ma buy a coat that is what color in Section 2: Chapter 2?
(a) Pink.
(b) Blue.
(c) Red.
(d) Purple.

Short Answer Questions

1. Nadira's father took her to the city pool at what park to teach her to swim as a child?

2. Who mocks Aisha and Nadira for thinking they can make a difference in Section 7: Chapter 9?

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

4. Nadira spies on the woman her friend's father is suspected of having an affair with and gains access to her apartment building by claiming to be selling what?

5. Where does Nadira sit in the playground where Ma brought her and Aisha when they first moved to Queens in Section 13: Chapter 16?

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