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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Nazneen regularly:

2. After three dazys Chanu:

3. Chanu is:

4. During the visit, Mrs. Azad:

5. What does Shahana do that irritates Chanu?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the family survive?

2. How does Nazneen learn of her son's death?

3. Why does Chanu refuse to ehlp Hasina come to London?

4. What were the circumstances of Nazneen's birth?

5. Why is Chanu quarreling with Dr. Azad about?

6. What is Chanu's attitude about his job as a taxi driver?

7. What does Nazneen ask Chanu for permission to do with Raiza?

8. What is Chanu's theory about Mrs. Islam's handkerchiefs?

9. What does Shahana tell Nazneen of her plans if they move to Bangladesh?

10. What does Hasina encourage Nazneen to do?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the end, Nazneen says she can't go with Chanu to Bangladesh and he says he can't stay. They are both sad but don't fight. What does this say about their relationship? Do they both still have hope?

Essay Topic 2

Considering the different major characters in the novel, which one do you think changes the most over the course of the book? Which one changed the least? Who was your favorite character?

Essay Topic 3

What indications are there that Nazneen will become more Westernized? What is the significance of the ice skating rink? Why is it significant that Raiza is there?

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