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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year did a drought cause Nadira's great-grandparents to move to a small village in Bangladesh?
(a) 1985.
(b) 1943.
(c) 1925.
(d) 1919.

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

3. Who is Nadira's geometry teacher in the book?
(a) Mr. Smith.
(b) Mr. Friedlander.
(c) Mr. Jackson.
(d) Mr. Chin.

4. When Nadira's great-grandparents settled in a village due to famine, they found work where?
(a) A cotton farm.
(b) A fishing pier.
(c) A canning factory.
(d) A jute farm.

5. Nadira's family hired their second immigration lawyer after who saw him on television and convinced him to take their case?
(a) Nadira.
(b) Aisha.
(c) Ma.
(d) Abba.

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

7. What sign does Nadira's family pass in Section 2: Chapter 2 that causes Abba to rub his chest?
(a) "Leaving the United States of America."
(b) "Now Entering the Republic of Canada."
(c) "Please Present Valid Documentation."
(d) "Passports Only Lane."

8. What college has Aisha applied to in Canada in Section 5: Chapter 6?
(a) McGill University.
(b) Vancouver University.
(c) Oxford University.
(d) Montreal University.

9. Who do Taslima, Nadira and Aisha gossip about in Section 7: Chapter 9?
(a) Tim.
(b) Mr. Rashid.
(c) Tareq.
(d) Abba.

10. What is the name of Nadira and Aisha's older cousin?
(a) Lily Yee.
(b) Taslima.
(c) Abba.
(d) Tareq.

11. Where do Aisha and Nadira attend school in the novel?
(a) Flushing High.
(b) Brooklyn Heights High.
(c) New York High.
(d) Meadowlark High.

12. Where does the second lawyer hired by the Hossains say it had been a mistake for them to go?
(a) Canada.
(b) Brazil.
(c) Pakistan.
(d) Mexico.

13. Where do Nadira and Aisha go after school to try calling the INS in Section 7: Chapter 9?
(a) Dunkin' Donuts.
(b) Uncle's office.
(c) McDonald's.
(d) Ali-uncle's shop.

14. After Tim explains the Special Registration law, Abba wants to register, but who insists it is better to wait or return to Bangladesh?
(a) Auntie.
(b) Taslima.
(c) Lily Yee.
(d) Uncle.

15. What is a federal law enforcement agency under the United States Department of Homeland Security responsible for identifying, investigating, and dismantling vulnerabilities regarding the nation's border, economic, transportation, and infrastructure security?
(a) ICE.
(b) CBP.
(c) The USCIS.
(d) IATSA.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Abba tell his daughters to say at school after he is detained in Section 2: Chapter 2?

2. What does INS stand for?

3. 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?

4. Nadira claims that Abba's older brother was killed when he joined what group in Section 6: Chapter 7?

5. Where does Ma stay when Abba is detained in order to wait for his release in Section 2: Chapter 2?

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