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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. What gift does Raiza bring for Ruku?

2. Dr. Azad advises Chanu to:

3. What does Shahana do that irritates Chanu?

4. Rupban's baby is named:

5. During the visit, Mrs. Azad:

Short Essay Questions

1. What is causing conflict with their older daughter Shahana?

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

3. What happens to Hasina's second marriage to Ahmed?

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

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

6. What does Nazneen learn that Chanu has been telling his family for many years?

7. How does Hasina support herself after leaving her husband?

8. What does Nazneen learn from Mrs. Islam?

9. What does Nazneen want Chanu to do for Hasina?

10. Why does the upset Nazneen wander around the city?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout the book Chanu warned Nazneen about Raiza. Why? What was the threat that was represented by Raiza?

Essay Topic 2

Why are there so many clashes between Chanu and Shahana? What are the sources of these clashes? How can they be resolved?

Essay Topic 3

How does Nazneen become involved with Karina? How does the affair take its toll on her? What is the Islamic stance of adultery?

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