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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. Chanu is:

2. Chanu is:

3. Nazneen regularly:

4. While at the hospital what does Nazneen think about Chanu?

5. Why does Hasina feel that Nazneen is depressed:

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why doesn't Chanu want Nazneen to go out?

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

5. What does Chanu view as the tragedy of the immigrant?

6. What is Dr. Azad's view of Pakistani immigrants in London?

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

8. Why is Chanu teaching the girls at home instead of sending them to the mosque school?

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

10. What is Mrs. Azad's views on assimilation?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

According to Dr. Azad, most of the Pakistani immigrants who come to England think they will save money and then return to Pakistan. Is Chanu any different? What are his plans?

Essay Topic 2

Both Hasina and Nazneen grew up in the same household but they both chose different paths. Discuss this situation. Why would Hasina break with the tradition of her culture and flee her village? Why would Nazneen make the choices she makes?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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