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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What special description is given about Vinu's father at the moment of his death?
(a) The way he smelled.
(b) The way he fell.
(c) The fear in his eyes.
(d) The sounds he made.

2. Which of the following characters is NOT invited to the restaurant to help plan Silas's fiftieth birthday party?
(a) Julian.
(b) Lydia.
(c) Kate.
(d) Silas.

3. What is the name of the religious order that Ali Ali starts?
(a) Pumi flanquird.
(b) Fumi banshraq.
(c) Qumi oradanzaraq.
(d) Rumi tariqah.

4. Where was Vinu's father when Michael shot him?
(a) At the ocean.
(b) At the grocery store .
(c) Near a construction site.
(d) In the garden.

5. How does Michael get to the city center when he goes in search of his past?
(a) He rides his bicycle.
(b) He takes a taxi.
(c) He walks.
(d) He takes the train.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why isn't Lydia at home when Silas returns on the night of his birthday party?

2. Who kills the British soldier that attacked Hajera?

3. Which of the following characters is NOT one that Lydia has as a dance partner during the party?

4. Why does Dr. Johnson phone Lydia and ask for a meeting?

5. Which of the following actions best describes the way the Ali family deals with their anger?

Short Essay Questions

1. What practice does Michael do before he attempts to kill Vinu's father?

2. How does Lydia's life change after she returns from the hospital?

3. What happens when Michael finally comes face-to-face with Du Boise in the shopping mall?

4. How did Ali Ali end up living in South Africa?

5. How did Michael bribe the Imam to help him in his murderous plans?

6. How does Silas feel when he knows that Lydia has left him for good this time?

7. Why does Vinu emerge from the bushes, screaming and striking at Silas, and what is his reaction to the outburst?

8. How does Mikey change in the month after his mother returns from the hospital?

9. Why does Michael travel back to the city where he grew up?

10. Why is Lydia called in for a meeting at Mikey's school with Dr. Johnson?

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